The Process

Each knife begins its journey as premium, high-quality blade stock, sourced from reputable steel suppliers. The design is transferred onto the raw steel, which is then carefully shaped and refined using hand tools, grinders, and an artistic eye. This process infuses the steel with the maker’s experience, passion, and vision, transforming it into a masterpiece.

An in-house heat treatment is the next crucial step, executed with unrivaled attention to detail. This is where the blade gains its soul, a belief held by the revered Japanese smiths of old. The steel, hardened to a glass-like state, is then tempered to achieve the perfect harmony of hardness and toughness.

The start to finish human influence makes each and every blade distinct. Once complete, these exceptional knives are offered in limited quantities on our online store. Our main focus is on artfully crafting one-off blades, one at a time. Subscribers to our newsletter receive exclusive early notifications of upcoming releases.

When you purchase a KH Knifeworks blade, you're not just buying a tool. You're acquiring a symbol of an ancient craft, an experience individual blade makers and their customers have shared over thousands of years.