Hand forged in the U.K. by Korben
Barbed Wire utility Knife
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£695.00Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
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Lifetime Guarantee
The guarantee of a handmade product is that of the maker's logo - a mark both displaying, and creating a reputation for high quality work. Any issues will be made right. We're always happy to maintain, sharpen, or refinish your knife.
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KWB Sharpening System
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The story behind this knife
A breathtaking fusion of intricate pattern-welding and high-end mechanical engineering, built to be used daily and preserved forever.
One of one. Never to be repeated.
"This is easily one of my personal favourites from the entire collection. The goal was to take the classic San-Mai construction and inject something completely unique into the lamination line. The resulting 'barbed wire' pattern frames the high-performance 80CrV2 core beautifully against a matte, dark backdrop. To make it a true heirloom piece, I built it with a fully removable handle fit-up, ensuring it can be maintained, repaired, and passed down through generations."Korben Bloomfield
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Shipping & Delivery
UK orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days via Royal Mail Special Delivery (Age Verified). International shipping available — calculated at checkout.
All knives are carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash after use and dry thoroughly.
The Making of This Knife
The Vision of a Lifetime Heirloom
A premium utility knife needs to excel at everything, but it should also tell a compelling story when resting on a magnetic rack - or ideally a bespoke made stand from the add-ons section. This 165mm piece was born out of a desire to push the boundaries of blade finishes and aesthetics while maintaining absolute peak performance and quality.
Manipulating steel layers to form a clean, recognizable "barbed wire" motif requires an extraordinary level of control during the forge-welding process. After a successful forge and precision grind into an agile, k-tip utility profile, the blade was heat treated, ground and refined for optimal performance before being treated with our matte "special black" finish, locking in a dark, atmospheric backdrop that makes the intricate silver wire pattern practically pop off the steel.
Paired with a stunning, teal blue block of stabilized horse chestnut burl and translucent resin, this knife represents the absolute pinnacle of KWB functional art.
A premium utility knife needs to excel at everything, but it should also tell a compelling story when resting on a magnetic rack - or ideally a bespoke made stand from the add-ons section. This 165mm piece was born out of a desire to push the boundaries of blade finishes and aesthetics while maintaining absolute peak performance and quality.
Manipulating steel layers to form a clean, recognizable "barbed wire" motif requires an extraordinary level of control during the forge-welding process. After a successful forge and precision grind into an agile, k-tip utility profile, the blade was heat treated, ground and refined for optimal performance before being treated with our matte "special black" finish, locking in a dark, atmospheric backdrop that makes the intricate silver wire pattern practically pop off the steel.
Paired with a stunning, teal blue block of stabilized horse chestnut burl and translucent resin, this knife represents the absolute pinnacle of KWB functional art.
