We have been discussing a special edition of steak knives for a very long time now. This is both the first time we’ve produced copper laminated steel, and also our first use for a full copper or brass handle. After an exceptionally lengthy process of planning and prototyping Jon has settled on 2 varieties for this edition: a copper clad blade with a textured copper handle, and a carbon steel blade with a bead blasted brass handle. 

The blades are chunky on the spine with a rough forged texture on the back of the blade. They have a flat grind to a razor sharp edge. The handles are weighty and comfortable. Jon has opted for a plain edge rather than the serrations sometimes seen on other steak knives. This means your knife will cut a clean smooth morsel of steak rather than tearing away at the meat. It also means that this knife will be useful in the kitchen for any off-board tasks and the edge will be easy to re-sharpen.

These steak knives are designed to age beautifully with time and use, the blades will take on a dark patina while the handles will polish up when they are handled and will naturally darken with time. 

The sets come in a lovely fumed oak box hand-crafted in east London by the talented @elston_furniture These handmade boxes are made from solid fumed oak, with simple tongue and groove joinery, finished with a fitted lid and inserts to keep your knives in place when stored away. The clean design places the spotlight on the beautiful grain of the wood and the rich variation in tones that were produced during the fuming process.

Carbon Steel blade with Brass Handle

An exercise in minimalism, one material for the blade and single material for the handle. These knives have a sturdy mono-steel blade paired with a solid brass handle. The handle is bead blasted for a golden matt finish.

Dimensions
*Blade length – 125mm
*Overall length – 230mm

Copper Clad Knives

These blades are made of Jon’s special recipe of copper damascus cladding with a carbon steel core. We are particularly pleased with how the forged texture on the blade is mirrored in the distortions of the copper and nickel line. The solid copper handle has been rough forged onto the tang and patinated. The idea is, that with use, the matt black patination will wear off on the high spots revealing a shiny copper pattern

Dimensions
*Blade length – 125mm
*Overall length – 230mm