You picked the style. Bruce picks the knife. Every one is forged or finished by hand in his Clevedon workshop, then sharpened and packed before it ships. Same shape, same standards — but no two are the same.
Who it's for
For cooks, keen home chefs, and anyone who values the right tool in the kitchen. Or for anyone wanting a special kitchen knife of their own — one they'll use every day, and keep for life. Light enough to handle all day, sharp enough to do the work properly. The blade is carbon steel, hand-sharpened by Bruce before it ships. The handle is shaped from reclaimed New Zealand timber — every one different, every one warm in the hand. Built to be used every day and passed on.
Specs
Total length: 220-250 mm
Blade length: 130-140 mm
Weight: 120-140 g
Steel: 1075 carbon steel
Handle: Reclaimed New Zealand timber (varies — typically rimu, kauri, macrocarpa, or matai)
Edge: Hand-sharpened by Bruce before shipping
Comes with: Knife + kraft-paper-wrapped packaging in a box. Sheath if selected at checkout.
About carbon steel
Carbon steel takes a sharper edge than stainless and responds well to a sharpening stone, so you can keep it sharp at home. It's been the material of choice for handmade blades for generations.
It also picks up a patina with use. Each cut, each clean, each oil — it all becomes part of the knife. After a few months yours will look slightly different to anyone else's, and slightly different again in a year. That's the knife getting to know you and your kitchen.
Hand wash, dry straight away, oil it now and then. Never the dishwasher. Full carbon steel care guide →
Add-ons
Laser engraving (+$25)
Initials, a short name, or a date. About 10 characters works best. Done the same day — no delay to your turnaround.
Custom leather sheath (+$120)
Hand-stitched to fit your exact knife, in leather that ages with the blade. A premium finish — handy for storage or for taking the knife to a picnic, a hunting cabin, or a friend's place to cook. Allow ~2 extra days.
Custom Kydex sheath (+$65)
Moulded plastic, custom-fit to your knife, water-resistant and easy to rinse clean. A simple way to protect the edge if the knife isn't living in a block. Allow ~2 extra days.
Shipping, returns, warranty
NZ shipping: $9.50, tracked, from Clevedon. About 2-3 working days once dispatched.
Returns: Not right for your hand? Send it back, we'll find you another. Return shipping at your cost; the swap itself is free.
Warranty: Lifetime support. Anything goes wrong that's our fault, we'll fix it free. Damage from accident or wear, we'll repair it for a small fee.
International: Get in touch — we'll quote.
Looking at the other style?
See the Handmade Hunting Knife →
You picked the style. Bruce picks the knife. Every one is forged or finished by hand in his Clevedon workshop, then sharpened and packed before it ships. Same shape, same standards — but no two are the same.
Who it's for
For cooks, keen home chefs, and anyone who values the right tool in the kitchen. Or for anyone wanting a special kitchen knife of their own — one they'll use every day, and keep for life. Light enough to handle all day, sharp enough to do the work properly. The blade is carbon steel, hand-sharpened by Bruce before it ships. The handle is shaped from reclaimed New Zealand timber — every one different, every one warm in the hand. Built to be used every day and passed on.
Specs
Total length: 220-250 mm
Blade length: 130-140 mm
Weight: 120-140 g
Steel: 1075 carbon steel
Handle: Reclaimed New Zealand timber (varies — typically rimu, kauri, macrocarpa, or matai)
Edge: Hand-sharpened by Bruce before shipping
Comes with: Knife + kraft-paper-wrapped packaging in a box. Sheath if selected at checkout.
About carbon steel
Carbon steel takes a sharper edge than stainless and responds well to a sharpening stone, so you can keep it sharp at home. It's been the material of choice for handmade blades for generations.
It also picks up a patina with use. Each cut, each clean, each oil — it all becomes part of the knife. After a few months yours will look slightly different to anyone else's, and slightly different again in a year. That's the knife getting to know you and your kitchen.
Hand wash, dry straight away, oil it now and then. Never the dishwasher. Full carbon steel care guide →
Add-ons
Laser engraving (+$25)
Initials, a short name, or a date. About 10 characters works best. Done the same day — no delay to your turnaround.
Custom leather sheath (+$120)
Hand-stitched to fit your exact knife, in leather that ages with the blade. A premium finish — handy for storage or for taking the knife to a picnic, a hunting cabin, or a friend's place to cook. Allow ~2 extra days.
Custom Kydex sheath (+$65)
Moulded plastic, custom-fit to your knife, water-resistant and easy to rinse clean. A simple way to protect the edge if the knife isn't living in a block. Allow ~2 extra days.
Shipping, returns, warranty
NZ shipping: $9.50, tracked, from Clevedon. About 2-3 working days once dispatched.
Returns: Not right for your hand? Send it back, we'll find you another. Return shipping at your cost; the swap itself is free.
Warranty: Lifetime support. Anything goes wrong that's our fault, we'll fix it free. Damage from accident or wear, we'll repair it for a small fee.
International: Get in touch — we'll quote.
Looking at the other style?
See the Handmade Hunting Knife →
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