John Michael Phillips Jr., b. 1980, Bladesmith, artist, blacksmith, sculptor, chef, and father. Lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founder of Phillips Forged custom knives & Primeaux Knives.
Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions!
Primeaux Stockists, updated April 2024: Sparrow Hawk Cookware (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Accoutre (Richmond, Virginia)
Northside Cutlery (Chicago) Good Kinsmen (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
<aside> <img src="/icons/knife-kitchen_green.svg" alt="/icons/knife-kitchen_green.svg" width="40px" /> Primeaux (pronounced Pre'-moh) handcrafted cutlery founded by internationally acclaimed bladesmith and Forged in Fire Champion John Phillips, stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. Crafting premium kitchen cutlery in Knoxville, Tennessee, their work transcends mere utility to become pieces of art. Born from a passion for both the artistry of blacksmithing and the precision of modern design, Primeaux offers a range of high-quality, ultra sharp and durable knives that cater to the discerning chef and the culinary enthusiast alike. With collections ranging from accessible elegance to bespoke Damascus steel beauties, each piece embodies a commitment to excellence, designed to inspire in the kitchen and endure through generations. Experience the fusion of elegance, craftsmanship and performance with Primeaux, where culinary artistry meets enduring quality!
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John Phillips Nakiri is pictured on the top left.
Garden & Gun: Why Every Southern Chef Needs a Japanese Style Nakiri Knife
My Gyuto pictured above, featured several times in South, by Chef Sean Brock: Essential Recipes and New Explorations, written by Chef Sean Brock, is ranked highly among the New York Times Best Seller List for Cookbooks
John Phillips Santoku Chef on Blackberry Farm Shop
John Phillips Santoku Chef on Blackberry Farm Shop
Work Currently on Display at Maker Exchange Knoxville-View
PBS Tennessee Crossroads-Watch
Local Blacksmith Takes the National Stage-Read
Inside of Knoxville: John Phillips Moves to Larger Studio Space-Read
South of Scruffy-Watch Bourbon and Blades-Watch Wake, Dad, Drink, Repeat-Listen
Bold Journey: Meet John Phillips-Read
Primeaux Knives are Cutting Through the Competition-Read
Handcrafted Cutlery company celebrating 1 year-Read
Voyager: Meet John Phillips of Primeaux-Read
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x3PqGxLnRhg
<aside> <img src="/icons/knife-kitchen_green.svg" alt="/icons/knife-kitchen_green.svg" width="40px" /> Phillips Forged custom pieces are currently on a one year waitlist. However, John opens his books on a rolling basis so make a request here.
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Damasteel Chef Invitational The Damasteel Chef Invitational is an internationally acclaimed online culinary show that showcases the world's best knife makers using Damasteel. John won Best Cleaver 2022; Best in Show 2021, Best Bread Knife; Best in Show 2020, Best Bread Knife:
I won Best Cleaver at the Damasteel Chef Invitational 2022!
My fifth Damasteel Chef Invitational Knife Show is November 12, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnUD8-AVy_Q&t=4s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm4rDou3Lwc&t=361s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIoO0D07EUg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWKf-CQfpf8&t=4s