Cut Throat Knives Chef/Paring Combo w/ Custom Saya

Handcrafted to the nines in Melbourne, Australia, Cut Throat Knives are a sight to behold—and to hold. That’s because they’re made 100-percent by hand, by a single craftsman. This drop comes with two knives, the 8-inch chef’s knife and the 4-inch paring knife. The chef’s knife features a blade made from Nitro-V: a premium heat-treatable steel, which, in this case, has been hardened to an impressive 61 on the Rockwell hardness scale to hold its edge over time. The paring knife is made from a similar steel in AEB-L, which has been praised by custom knifemakers for its use in razor blades. Both knives have a distal taper and tapered tang. The handles are made from sealed Australian hardwood for a secure and comfortable grip. There’s also a custom Saya to protect the chef’s knife when not in use.

The word “handmade” is often tossed around without much meaning. In a world of increasingly disposable items, it’s important to value what we buy, to know where it comes from, and to understand those who created it—at least, that’s what the folks at Cut Throat Knives believe. To prove it, this Melbourne, Australia–based company is cooking up handmade beauties that’ll last a lifetime if cared for correctly. From initial grind to final sharpen, each piece spends time in only one craftsman’s hands. Why? To stay true to the principles of sole authorship and ensure that each knife is made to the highest of standards.