Hand forged in the U.K. by Korben
Stainless San-Mai Utility Knife
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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 Iron-Guard
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KWB Sharpening System
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The story behind this knife
A laser-thin, low-maintenance daily workhorse that fuses cutting-edge metallurgy with a timeless, agile profile.
One of one. Never to be repeated.
"A utility knife shouldn’t feel like an afterthought; it should be the blade you instinctively reach for first. With this 165mm profile, I wanted to forge the ultimate daily driver. By cladding a laser-thin, ultra-hard ApexUltra core within low-maintenance stainless steel, we created a knife that delivers uncompromising, world-class edge retention without requiring constant pampering during a busy service."Korben Bloomfield
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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 Search for the Ultimate Daily Driver
In both professional and home kitchens, there is a distinct sweet spot between a large chef's knife and a small paring knife. A true utility knife needs to be nimble enough to draft into delicate tasks like shallot prep, yet robust enough to handle proteins or a mountain of herbs.
The heart of this knife is ApexUltra steel. Because it is highly refined for fine carbides and high hardness, working it requires immaculate temperature control during the forge and heat-treat cycles. We sandwiched this high-performance core between two layers of premium stainless steel to form a traditional San-Mai laminate.
During the grinding process, we brought the geometry down to a beautifully thin, laser-like semi convex edge, revealing an incredibly active, wavy lamination line where the two steels meet. To elevate its practicality, we applied our proprietary KWB Iron-Guard ceramic coating to ensure that this functional art piece remains resilient under the pressures of daily culinary life.
In both professional and home kitchens, there is a distinct sweet spot between a large chef's knife and a small paring knife. A true utility knife needs to be nimble enough to draft into delicate tasks like shallot prep, yet robust enough to handle proteins or a mountain of herbs.
The heart of this knife is ApexUltra steel. Because it is highly refined for fine carbides and high hardness, working it requires immaculate temperature control during the forge and heat-treat cycles. We sandwiched this high-performance core between two layers of premium stainless steel to form a traditional San-Mai laminate.
During the grinding process, we brought the geometry down to a beautifully thin, laser-like semi convex edge, revealing an incredibly active, wavy lamination line where the two steels meet. To elevate its practicality, we applied our proprietary KWB Iron-Guard ceramic coating to ensure that this functional art piece remains resilient under the pressures of daily culinary life.
