Hand Forged in the UK

Chefslocker have spent years searching for a suitably skilled Blacksmith that would match the quality and ethos we're all about.
Introducing Jack...

Jack trained for six years before turning professional, Jack achieved a 1st in his artist blacksmithing BA (hons), before becoming one of a handful of smiths in the UK to receive a distinction at Masters level in Contemporary craft. There is nothing this guy does not know about metallurgy (the study of metals) and with years in the business i've never met an artisan with such a passion for detail.

In this first Collaboration of it's kind we are very proud to showcase a small selection of Chef knives designed in partnership with Chefslocker.

Each Knife Takes weeks to create, so stock is extremely limited and they sell fast. If you wish to preorder, please cantact:
[email protected]

All knives are made individually by Jack in the tradtional way at has his own forge in rural Hereford.

Together, we've decided initially on a versatile range of four styles that combine traditional Japanese styling with 21st Century know how and a very unique Bog Oak handle, sourced from the Fenlands in Norfolk carbon and carbon dated to over 5000 years old. The prized wood alone is costly and rare. Unique to the UK.

With 100 layers hollowed ground. Using British EN42 steel and 15N20 Nickel. Hardened and tempered for versatility. With a hardness rating between 60 and 62 HRC these knives are something else and literally one of a kind!

* Jack also offers knife making courses and an online knife sharpening service (using Japanese Whetstones). Book through ShopKaizen at The Parade Centre, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

[email protected] for more information

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'Mini' Santoku / Utility with Bog Oak Handle (120mm)

£310.00

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Individually Crafted in Hereford, Shropshire in conjunction with Chefslocker, these knive's are really something else and something we are very proud of.

You won't find knives like these anywhere else.

100 Layer Damascus
60-62 HRC
Carbon Steel (EN42 / 15N20 Nickel)
Kurouchi Finish
5,000 Year Bog Oak Handle
120mm Blade
Hand Forged in Hereford Shropshire

*Only one available at a time. To Pre-Order or request a bespoke design, please contact [email protected]

Japanese Style 'BUNKA' / Kengata Knife with Bog Oak handle (180mm)

£325.00

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A big favourite style of Chefslocker that's a pleasure to hold and suited for almost every Kitchen task.

100 Layer Damascus
Carbon Steel (EN42 / 15N20 Nickel)
Kurouchi Finish
180mm Blade
5,000 Year Bog Oak Handle
Hand Forged in Herefordshire UK

*Only one available at a time. To pre-order or request a bespoke design, please contact [email protected]

Handcrafted Usuba / Nakiri Knife with Bog Oak Handle (165mm)

£340.00

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A classically styled Japanese Knife, now one one of the most popular knives we sell, the Nakiri is a pretty specialized knife, perfect for Julienne of Veg.

100 Layer Damascus Steel
60-62 HRC
Carbon Steel (EN42 / 15N20 Nickel)
Kurouchi Finish
165mm Blade
5,000 Year Bog Oak Handle
Hand Forged in Herefordshire UK

*Only one available at a time. To pre-order or request a bespokle design, please contact [email protected]

Hand Forged Japanese Gyuto / Chef Knife Made in the UK (210mm)

£340.00

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The Chefs essential knife and our best selling size. Handmade in the UK and designed by Chefslocker. Individually Crafted in Hereford, Shropshire.

100 Layer Damascus
60-62 HRC
Carbon Steel (EN42 / 15N20 Nickel)
5,000 Year Bog Oak Handle
210mm Blade
Hand Forged in Herefordshire UK

*Only one available at a time. To pre-order or request a bespokle design, please contact [email protected]

Locally Forged Damascus filleting / boning Knife Oak handle (100Lyr Kurouchi finish)

£375.00

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Jack's latest creation is a stand out filleting / boning Knife. 100 layers of British EN42 steel and 15N20 Nickel, repeatedly hammered and folded, acid dipped to create a stunning finish. The whole process takes a whopping 25 hours start to finish, a lot of love has gone into making this one off knife.

Boning Knife / Filleting
100 layer Damascus
HRC rating between 60/62
High carbon steel
Dimensions - 325mm L x 35mm D
Handle: Brown Oak
No Flex

*A One Off Knife

Locally Forged Stainless Steel VG10 Flat Grind Gyuto - 210mm

£295.00

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Despite appearances the attractive wave design of Jack's latest creation is not true Damascus. The VG10 ainless Steel has been flat grinded and acid dipped to reveal the metals natural structure. Finished with an octagonal Oak handle.

VG10 Stainless Steel
Full Flat Grind
Olive Wood Handle
210mm Blade
145mm Handle

Stainless K-Tip (Kengata) Stainless Steel Kurouchi Finish - 200mm

£310.00

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All Jack's Knives are incredibly well balanced and we find this Kengata style Gyuto particularly nice to hold. The Kurouchi finish is usually more common in traditional iron clad knives but Jack has incorporated the same techinique in this VG10 design to stunning effect.

VG10 Stainless Steel
Kurouchi Finish
Bog Oak Octagonal Handle
200mm K-Tip Blade
145mm Handle

Raw Clad Deep Etched Unpolished Gyuto - 200mm

£410.00

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The rustic rawness of this wrought iron Gyuto takes alot of skill to get just right. The unpolished blade leaves a beautiful texture that wouldn't look out of place in an Art Gallery. Finishing it with a swirling Oak burl handle seems apropriate and fits perfectly to make a very unusual addition to anyone's collection.