Blakhart Guitars was founded in 2012 by Chad Petit, with the company based in Virginia and focused on electric guitars and basses built for heavy metal players. The lineup covers 6, 7, and 8-string guitars alongside 4, 5, 6, and 7-string basses, with models geared toward drop tunings, progressive metal, and death metal styles. Signature models include the JK-7 for Jack Kosto, the Huginn HR-7 and Muninn MR-6, the Saturn 2.6, the RA-series basses, and the Kronos KB-5 bass, plus a Phil Fasciana (Malevolent Creation) signature.

The brand began by offering import-made instruments with some USA assembly, and has since shifted toward USA-built custom orders made to the shop's original design specs. Blakhart positions itself as a small operation run by working musicians aimed at delivering metal-oriented instruments at accessible price points.

Alongside its instrument business, Blakhart has expanded into a specialty coffee line branded as Blakhart Guitars and Coffee, with roasts tied to artists in its endorsement roster, as well as apparel and accessories. Players associated with the brand include Phil Fasciana of Malevolent Creation, Jack Kosto of Seven Spires, and Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain.

Blakhart has 4 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars. Their gear is featured by 3 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Electronic. Notable users include Jack Owen, Justin Broadrick, and Pustulus Maximus of GWAR (Brent Purgason).