Here at Phates Blades (that is PHil and kATE if you are interested) we specialise in making knives for the domestic and professional kitchen that will last a lifetime with care.

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All our knives are hand made and finished in Berkshire with the aim of being the only the only knife of that type you will ever need to buy - hey, if you have one of our Gyutos, maybe you need a Santoku to match it? Don't you need a paring knife as well 😉

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If you do not see what you want but have a good idea what you would like made get in contact. But please be aware that handmaking knives is a slow process.

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We use both high-carbon steel (normally 52100) and stainless steel (normally AEB-L & SF100 a new stainless steel made in Sheffield) hardened to 60-62 HRC. Personally am a great fan of high-carbon steel but quite understand the advantages of stainless: stainless is tougher and needs sharpening less often and of course does not rust easily.

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If you want to see the knives before purchase we are based near Woolhampton in Berkshire, drop us a line to arrange viewing.

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Shipping is free to the UK (please use the contact form to discuss international shipping) via the Post Office

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