Since time immemorial, knives have been an essential part of human history, crafted from bones, wood, and stones and used as weapons, tools, and cooking utensils in prehistoric times. Over the centuries, this multifunctional tool has evolved drastically. It is now crafted from steel, iron, ceramic, and titanium into different shapes and sizes of cutting-edge blades used for various purposes such as hunting, cooking, and combat.
However, despite these advancements, the modern knives brands still only cater to a specific demographic—men, thereby failing to acknowledge the needs of the women in the knife community. Fortunately, Blades for Babes is here to change the status quo by providing these incredible women with a knife inventory that applauds their femininity and strength.
Based in North Carolina, Blades For Babes is an online knife shop with an inventory full of novelty to professional safety tools and accessories. As a brand that caters to young women, survivors of abuse, and all women from different walks of life, Blades for Babes boasts a large inventory of delicately shaped high-quality product lines, such as their lipstick knives, keychains, and swords and props for cosplayers.
The avant-garde brand was established by Ana Dee, a girl who realized most knife shops were targeted toward men and camping, so she decided to create her brand—Blade for Babes. The company is equipped with experts who expertly curate the brand’s collections. Additionally, the brand’s in-house seamstress creates custom sizes and colors for its products that no one else makes.
“Our garter knife is our most popular style, which we have been able to extend our sizing like no one else on the market, which we are so proud of,” Ana Dee proudly claimed.
Since its establishment as a leading knife brand, several influencers around the world have endorsed the online store, going viral as they share their purchases with an enthusiastic audience while bringing awareness to the spectrum of knives and safety accessories that are available and, most importantly, affordable to young women who may not have access locally for a knife.
As a knife enthusiast herself, founder and CEO Ana Dee firmly believes everyone should feel safe walking to their car or taking a run, so education on the use and laws of knives is just as important to her brand. She sources name-brand professionals alongside small artists to create exclusive novelty products for her inventory.
“Knives are beautiful as they are handy, and the look, feel, and aesthetic is important to our customers. So whether you are opening a package or slicing cake, Blades For Babes has a knife for you,” she said.
More than a knife shop, Blade for Babes also boasts of a girl gang, a virtual community of women who stand with each other to feel safe. Additionally, the brilliant mind behind the store creates content that showcases how lovely knives can be.
“We’ve come a long way from grandpa’s pocket knife, and Blade Babes are proud to feel empowered and badass—just as much as the guys,” shared Ana Dee. “Beyond the product, we bring the experience of empowerment, love, and safety. Our team is all survivors who want to teach others how to protect themselves safely. Our wide variety, price point, fast shipping, and loyal followers are what separate us.”
In the coming years, the inspiring entrepreneur Ana Dee aims to scale her business to be brick-and-mortar while bringing more awareness to the multi-functionality of knives through safety education and self-defense.
