Korben Bloomfield
Handmade British Kitchen Knives
Korben Bloomfield is a British bladesmith creating handmade kitchen knives focused on performance, balance, and refined craftsmanship. Each knife is forged for chefs and collectors who value precision, character, and true handmade quality.
The Man Behind The Anvil
Korben Bloomfield
We pulled Korben away from the forge to explore his craft, his process, and the philosophy behind his exceptional handmade knives.
Handcrafted Knives for Professional Kitchens & Serious Cooks
170mm Sea Blue Utility Knife | Handmade Kitchen Knives
The colouring here is very dark, as the photos struggle to show. Almost black but with deep blue and purple tones. Some banding in the steel is visible in the patina bringing some red tones towards the center. Paired with a blue dyed walnut handle, shaped perfect for a pinch grip hold with the raised back and narrow front fitting the palm of the hand perfectly.
160mm Stainless San-Mai Utility Knife | Handmade Kitchen Knives
Built for detail work and smaller general jobs, this one doesn't just look great with that translucent resin section, it also performs. The colouring on this one is a great base for a natural patina. The stainless cladding will stay pristine while the cutting edge gracefully ages showing character as it builds layers of blue red and grey.
210mm Stainless San-Mai Chef Knife | Handmade Kitchen Knives
With a fine ApexUltra cutting edge and a subtle convex grind for improved food release, this stainless San-Mai chef knife is a true workhorse in the kitchen.
ApexUltra is a next-generation, high-hardness steel developed specifically for premium knives. Like the best carbon steels, it sharpens easily and holds a razor-keen, hair-popping edge, while offering the added resilience expected from modern performance steel.
115mm Nakiri Veg Knife | Handmade Kitchen Knives
This little Nariki feels so nice in the hand, it just wants to be used.
- Handmade in the U.K.
- Carbon steel San-Mai.
- 'Special Black' colouring.
- Takedown handle build.
- Blue stabilised wood handle with translucent resin sections.
- Satin oil handle finish.
- Thin / general purpose semi-convex edge.
- Recessed, domed mirror pin.
Wrought Iron Three Piece Set | Handmade Kitchen Knives
So rarely do you see a matching collection when it comes to handmade kitchen knives so this is a great opportunity to get a full collection and display centerpiece. Each knife is crafted for a specific purpose; the largest is a carving knife / chef knife crossover which is perfect for general purpose use. The long edge will allow for smooth slicing of larger bits of meat while the convex edge reduces friction and tearing. Then there's a santoku featuring a thinner edge for finer slicing of softer foods; potatoes and veg.. The pairing knife is of course the smallest in the set allowing for more delicate work or use on smaller chopping boards. All three have an ApexUltra cutting edge for the best cutting performance, with wrought iron cladding for a touch of class and history, as well as looking rather spectacular with that wood grain pattern.
210mm Wrought iron Gyuto Chef Knife | Handmade Kitchen Knives
This is a light weight knife, and yet it glides effortlessly through food leaving that lovely almost mirror finish on peppers and cucumber slices. Honestly going back to my old abused knives after testing these is depressing. Its about time I find an excuse to keep one.
- Specs:
- Wrought iron / ApexUltra carbon steel.
- 210mm - 8.25 ” blade length.
- 50mm - 2 “ tall at the heel.
- Weighs 185g - 0.4lb.
- ~65hrc.
ApexUltra is a new high hardness knife steel specifically designed for high quality knives. Like most carbon steels, it is easy to sharpen and keep a hair-popping edge.
