Looking sharp: Morris Knives expands into storefront location

McKenna Golat, Port Huron Times Herald
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Kevin Morris punching a hole into a sheath on May 25, 2023. The Morris' will take freshly made knives and finish them at the storefront.
Kevin Morris punching a hole into a sheath on May 25, 2023. The Morris' will take freshly made knives and finish them at the storefront.

BROCKWAY TWP. - Morris Knives, rUn by Michael Morris and his son Kevin Morris, has announced its expansion by opening a storefront.

Michael Morris has been selling handmade knives out of his garage full-time for the last 14 years. He said it was time to expand into a storefront location.

"Since we were working out of the garage, half of Yale didn't know about us," Michael Morris said. "With a storefront, our work will still be the same high quality, but it also gives more credibility to our business."

Michael Morris, left, and Kevin Morris, right, on May 25, 2023.
Michael Morris, left, and Kevin Morris, right, on May 25, 2023.

Michael Morris said he thinks the business may be the only handmade knife shop in the Thumb area.

The new Morris Knives storefront is located at 7569 Brockway Road in Brockway Township. Knives can also be purchased online at www.michaelmorrisknives.com.

Morris Knifes specializes in hunting knives but offers more options to customers. The business also sells tactical knives, folding knives and accessories such as sheaths. It has also recently branched out into selling kitchen knives.

"We mainly stick to hunting knives, but within that we have about 15 different designs," Kevin Morris said.

Additionally, the business also offers knife making classes in the Morris garage.

Two knifes at Morris Kives on May 25, 2023. Michael and Kevin Morris handmake all of the knives at the business.
Two knifes at Morris Kives on May 25, 2023. Michael and Kevin Morris handmake all of the knives at the business.

The Morris' will continue to design and make the knives inside the garage shop. But now, the knives will be brought into the store for sanding and polishing. The Morris' said it's a neat feature that customers will get to come in and possibly watch their knives get finished.

"It also leads to credibility because people will see we do actually make what they're about to purchase," Kevin Morris said.

Michael Morris made his first knife in 1984 and it became an on and off hobby for him. In 2009, he was laid off from his job in a machine shop. He's been making and selling knives full time since. Kevin Morris made his first knife in 2008 and started making them full-time in 2019.

An "I Want You" poster at Morris Knives on May 25, 2023. In addition to their craft, the Morris' also teaching knife making courses.
An "I Want You" poster at Morris Knives on May 25, 2023. In addition to their craft, the Morris' also teaching knife making courses.

Their hobby turned full-time job has taken Morris Knives to 27 countries on six continents.

Five years ago, Michael Morris appeared on the Discovery Channel for an episode of "Master of Arms." He won during his episode and received $10,000.

Making knives is not just a job for the father and son team; it's a passion. Michael Morris said making knives has given him a kind of freedom not many other people have. Kevin Morris said he it makes him happy to know people are enjoying something he has created.

Store hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

Contact McKenna Golat at mgolat@gannett.com or (810) 292-0122.

This article originally appeared on Port Huron Times Herald: Morris Knives opens new storefront in Brockway Twp.