The Kitchen Kris

The Kris, or keris, is an ancient Indonesian-style sword renowned for its asymmetrical waving blade and long history in eastern martial arts, culture and poetry.  We present a house-take on this beautiful weapon, hand forged to operate as a serrated culinary slicer.
 
The stunning Kitchen Kris, and XL culinary carving knife, the perfect addition to your kitchen cutlery collection. This exquisite 13"+ carving knife features a hand forged wavy 15n20/80crv2 "diamond" pattern Damascus steel blade, ensuring exceptional strength and durability in its unique flowing profile. The full tang handle provides a solid, forward-weighted grip and is crafted from luxurious ebony wood, green maple burl and an onyx stone inlay secured with brass pins, creating a truly beautiful and ergonomic piece. This Kris features the blacksmith's signature stamped into the blade, showcasing the attention to detail and craftsmanship that goes into every creation. Elevate your carving experience with this exquisite one of a kind work or culinary artistry.
 
- 13.5” Blade, 2.25” heel, 18” overall length
- Hand-forged 15n20/80crv2 "diamond" damascus steel
- Full tang in blackwood and green maple with onyx inlay and brass pins
- 13oz
- Black zipper case
 
As always, our shop uses local and reclaimed materials first whenever possible without sacrificing tool performance or quality.