A handcrafted custom chef's knife on a dark anvil background
Handmade in Rocklin, California

Limited-Batch Kitchen Knives Built for Serious Cooks

Premium chef knives made in the USA in small batches with high-performance steel, precise geometry, and a clean, uncompromising design.

Small-Batch Knives. Built for Serious Use.

I make limited runs of handcrafted kitchen knives designed for cooks who care about performance. Each batch is built in small numbers with close attention to geometry, steel, balance, and finish.

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Why I Don't Use a Forge

Curious how stock removal can outperform hammering hot steel? It comes down to precision, geometry, and maximizing super-steels like Magnacut and AEB-L.

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Past Builds

A few examples of previous work that show the style, finish, and performance-driven approach behind Honest Knives.

Field Reports

What cooks are saying about our custom stock removal blades.

Rex P
Rex P Carnivore

"This knife is Dino-Might! My wife watched me struggle for years with department store knives, trying to keep them sharp, and just never really fitting my hand. She decided to surpr..."

California | 8" Gyuuto
Ann and Eric
Ann and Eric Home Cooks

"Exceptional performance... We recently purchased a handcrafted gyuto style knife from Honest Knife Co, and we are absolutely thrilled! The craftsmanship is exceptional, with attent..."

California | 8" Gyuto
Barber John
Barber John Likes Sharp Things

"Bad Ass Knife. This knife is absolutely amazing. I’ve had mine for 6 months and it’s the best knife I’ve ever owned. Rick’s attention to detail is second to none. I really enjoyed ..."

California | 8" Gyuto
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