CHEF KNIVES
Kitchen blades with forge character. Our chef knives, cleavers, nakiri and santoku are hand-forged from layered Damascus steel and fitted with wenge, rosewood and bolstered handles — sharp enough for paper-thin slices, patterned enough to be the best-looking tool in your kitchen. Each ships with a protective sheath, and engraving turns one into a chef’s personal blade.
D2 Steel Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Wenge Wood Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $148.33.$51.92Current price is: $51.92.
Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Olive Wood Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $148.33.$51.92Current price is: $51.92.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Wenge Wood Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $148.33.$51.92Current price is: $51.92.
D2 Steel Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Pakka Wood Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $148.33.$51.92Current price is: $51.92.
High-Carbon Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Pakka Wood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $177.98.$62.29Current price is: $62.29.
Damascus Nakiri Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $185.98.$65.09Current price is: $65.09.
High-Carbon Cleaver — Hand-Forged, Resin Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $122.00.$42.70Current price is: $42.70.
Damascus Santoku Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Buffalo Horn Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $285.00.$99.75Current price is: $99.75.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Buffalo Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-522)
Original price was: $310.00.$108.50Current price is: $108.50.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Olive Wood Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-1141)
Original price was: $148.33.$51.92Current price is: $51.92.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Hardwood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $130.00.$45.50Current price is: $45.50.Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Hardwood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available (RK-396)
Original price was: $130.00.$45.50Current price is: $45.50.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Buffalo Horn Handle, Leather Sheath (RK-430)
Original price was: $280.00.$98.00Current price is: $98.00.
High-Carbon Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $117.00.$40.95Current price is: $40.95.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Rosewood Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $125.98.$44.09Current price is: $44.09.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Micarta Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $137.98.$48.29Current price is: $48.29.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, Resin Handle, Leather Sheath | Engraving Available
Original price was: $401.98.$140.69Current price is: $140.69.
Damascus Chef Knife — Hand-Forged, 13″ Overall, Stag Horn Handle, Leather Sheath
Original price was: $210.00.$73.50Current price is: $73.50.Chef, Cleaver, Nakiri or Santoku?
A chef knife (8" curved blade) is the all-purpose workhorse. A nakiri is a flat-edged vegetable specialist. A santoku is the shorter Japanese all-rounder. A cleaver powers through dense vegetables and meat prep. All are hand-forged Damascus — pick by how you cook.
Caring for Damascus in the Kitchen
Hand-wash and dry immediately — never dishwasher. A light coat of food-safe mineral oil keeps the carbon Damascus pattern bright. Hone regularly on a ceramic rod and it will hold a screaming edge. These knives also make standout gift pairings with our EDC folders for the cook who carries.
Chef Knife FAQ
Are Damascus chef knives dishwasher safe?
No. Hand-wash and towel-dry immediately — dishwashers corrode carbon Damascus and damage wooden handles.
Will the blade react with acidic food?
Carbon Damascus develops a natural grey patina with use, especially with onions, citrus and tomatoes. It's harmless, protective and part of the character; oiling slows it.
What handle materials do you use?
Wenge, rosewood, pakka wood, bone and horn — often with brass or steel bolsters. Each product lists its exact materials.
How sharp do they arrive?
Shaving sharp. Each blade is hand-sharpened and inspected before shipping from Memphis, TN.
Can I engrave a chef's name on the blade?
Yes — blade engraving is available on most kitchen knives, a favorite gift for professional cooks and food lovers.