Handmade Kitchen Knife

from NZ$185.00

A kitchen knife for the cook who would rather have one good knife than a block of ordinary ones.

It's from our Workshop Range: one-of-a-kind knives, where our designs start. This is where Bruce tries out new ideas, so no two knives are the same, and the best ideas go on to shape our Heirloom Range. You pick the style and Bruce picks the knife, then hand-sharpens it so it arrives razor sharp.

The blade is carbon steel, 130 to 140 mm long. That's smaller than a standard chef's knife, but we think it's the best all-round size. The handle is shaped from recycled New Zealand timber, and it's a knife you'll reach for every day and hand down.

Crafted by hand in Ness Valley, Clevedon · Carbon steel, usually 1075 or 80CrV2 · Lifetime warranty

$185 for the knife, wrapped and boxed. Add a custom sheath or engraving if you'd like.

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Custom Sheath:

A kitchen knife for the cook who would rather have one good knife than a block of ordinary ones.

It's from our Workshop Range: one-of-a-kind knives, where our designs start. This is where Bruce tries out new ideas, so no two knives are the same, and the best ideas go on to shape our Heirloom Range. You pick the style and Bruce picks the knife, then hand-sharpens it so it arrives razor sharp.

The blade is carbon steel, 130 to 140 mm long. That's smaller than a standard chef's knife, but we think it's the best all-round size. The handle is shaped from recycled New Zealand timber, and it's a knife you'll reach for every day and hand down.

Crafted by hand in Ness Valley, Clevedon · Carbon steel, usually 1075 or 80CrV2 · Lifetime warranty

$185 for the knife, wrapped and boxed. Add a custom sheath or engraving if you'd like.

Kitchen knife specifications

Steel	High-carbon knife-making steel, usually 1075 or 80CrV2, from suppliers in Germany, Japan and elsewhere
Blade length	130 to 140 mm
Overall length	220 to 250 mm
Weight	120 to 140 g
Handle	Recycled New Zealand timber, often rimu, kauri, macrocarpa or matai
Comes with	The knife, wrapped in kraft paper with a wax seal, in a box; a sheath if you add one
Made in	Ness Valley, Clevedon, New Zealand

Carbon steel

Carbon steel gives exceptional sharpness and toughness, and it's easy to bring back to a keen edge on a stone at home. With use it builds a dark patina that protects the blade, and after a few months it develops its own unique character. It can need a little more care than stainless: day to day, a wipe with a damp cloth after use is all it needs. Oil it if it's going to sit unused for a while, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Carbon steel care guide →

Sheath and engraving

Every sheath is made by hand in our workshop to fit your knife. Kydex (+$65) is a tough plastic Bruce moulds around the blade so it clicks in and holds, and a rinse under the tap is all it needs. Leather (+$120) is hand-stitched, with that more luxury feel and classic look, and it softens and darkens with use.

Engraving (+$25) is done the same day: initials, a short name or a date, about ten characters. An engraved knife can't be returned, so check the spelling.

How the Workshop Range works

Pick your style. This is the kitchen knife; the other is the Handmade Hunting Knife.
Add a sheath or engraving if you'd like one.
Bruce picks your knife.
We wrap it in kraft paper, seal it with wax, box it and send it to you tracked.

Kitchen knife questions

Can I choose the exact knife or the timber?

Not on the Workshop Range: you pick the style and Bruce picks the knife. For a particular timber or design, a custom commission is the way. Email Bruce.

How long until it arrives?

About a week, then two to three working days for shipping.

How much is shipping?

$12.50, tracked, anywhere in New Zealand. For overseas orders, get in touch for a quote.

Can I send it as a gift?

Yes. Put their address and a message in the order notes and we'll send it straight to them.

What if it isn't right for my hand?

Send it back unused within 30 days for a refund or a different knife. Return shipping is at your cost.

Is there a warranty?

Yes, a lifetime warranty. If something goes wrong that's our fault, we fix it free. If it's misused or damaged by accident, we repair it for a fee.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

No. Wash it by hand and dry it.

Got questions or looking to get a custom knife made? Email Bruce at bruce@lostarts.co.nz.

Rather make your own? Bruce teaches the 1-Day Knife Making Course. Or see all of Bruce's handmade knives.