Most Dark Blades knives are made as unique stock pieces and become available when finished. Custom builds are accepted occasionally. Depending on the steel and design, a blade may also feature a visible hamon, patina or other one-off finish.
Knife
Dark Blades Mini Cook
A compact handmade kitchen knife for peeling, trimming and everyday food preparation.
Blade thickness
2.3 mm
2.3 mm
Blade size
10 to 11 cm
10 to 11 cm
Origin
Slovenia, EU
Slovenia, EU
Designed for its purpose
The Mini Cook was created for all the small kitchen tasks where taking out a full-size chef’s knife feels unnecessary.
I wanted a compact knife that would be quick to pick up, comfortable to control and capable of making very precise cuts. The thin blade and fine edge make it ideal for peeling, trimming and preparing smaller ingredients, while the handle still provides a secure and natural grip.
It is not intended to replace The Cook. It is designed to work beside it as the smaller knife you reach for again and again.
I wanted a compact knife that would be quick to pick up, comfortable to control and capable of making very precise cuts. The thin blade and fine edge make it ideal for peeling, trimming and preparing smaller ingredients, while the handle still provides a secure and natural grip.
It is not intended to replace The Cook. It is designed to work beside it as the smaller knife you reach for again and again.
What is included
- Individually handmade knife
- Professional final sharpening
- Handcrafted sheath made from at least 3.5 mm vegetable-tanned leather
- Hand-coloured vintage finish and hand-stitched construction
- Care instructions
Typical construction
- Steel
- Usually 1095, 26C3, 80CrV2 or similar high-carbon steel
- Hardness
- Typically approx. 60–63 HRC*
- Grind
- Full flat grind
- Tang
- Hidden tang
- Handle
- Natural handle materials selected for each individual knife
- Sheath
- Handmade from 3.5 mm or thicker vegetable-tanned leather
*Hardness is not measured and certified on every knife. The stated range is based on process experience and occasional test measurements.
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