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Chef's Knife  & Santoku Knife, Black DBx-Handles

Handcrafted Custom Cutlery

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To Order a Knife . . . .

       Simply. . . E-Mail 

 or . . . Call Us !


  Questions . . .

Call Us . . . 240- 459-2876

10AM to 7PM 

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  E-Mail Us . . . 

  Daniel_B@Verizon.Net

Questions . . .

- Not sure what an ideal knife design looks like for you . . .?

 

No problem.


- We are happy to answer any questions to assist you in selecting a knife style/design to meet your needs.


- We look forward to

                     working with you.


Get started today !

Handmade custom Santoku knife, Blue DBx-Handle.
Santoku Knife, Blue DBx-Handle

Knife Design Concepts

- Ideal combinations of handle & blade geometry/dimensions are dependent on several factors.


- These include relative cutting surface height, types of foods prepared & end-user preferences.


- We can adapt knife handle designs for those with special needs, including hand injuries & arthritis. 


- Special attention given to these factors will ensure the best custom kitchen knife designs.

Designing  a Custom Knife . . . .


Your Design ...

- Customer provides a blade-style design sketch with specs & we add a handle with appropriate geometrical dimensions for the user.

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More Collaborative Process ...

- Customer provides their metrics & a list of their preferences.  We work together on a design sketch & add a handle with appropriate geometrical dimensions for the user. 

Individual User Metrics

Custom Knives 

     - Essential Info . . .

- User Hand Size . . .

- Basic Blade Style

- User Preferences

- Intended Use . . .

Helpful Information:


- A photo of your hand with a ruler for scale. 


- The distance your elbow / lower arm is above your cutting surface...


To measure ...  Hold the lower arm parallel to & above the cutting surface.

 Dominant Hand ~ Size

Measuring . . . ï»¿

     ( Hand used to hold a knife.)

- Measure across the area, where

the fingers join the palm.

( Excluding your thumb)

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- Provide a photo with a 

         ruler similar to sample.


- Red Line: Represents ideal 

       measurement track.

Measuring Hand Photo

Select Blade Geometry

( Behind the Cutting Edge )

Very Thin - 0.005”~0.006” 

Pros . . . 

- Yield the lowest cutting force required to cut through foods, especially high-density foods.

Cons . . . 

- Ability to withstand accidental encounters & abuse is very limited.


Std. Thin - 0.010”~ 0.012” 

Pros . . . 

- Low cutting force required to cut through high-density foods. 

Cons . . .

- Ability to withstand accidental encounters & abuse is somewhat limited.

Std. Thick - 0.015”~0.017” 

Pros . . . 

- Increased ability to withstand most accidental encounters. 

Cons . . . 

- Increased cutting force required to cut through foods, especially high-density foods. 


Tough Thick-0.020”~0.022+”

Pros . . . 

- Durable with an ability to withstand most accidental encounters. 

Cons . . . 

- High cutting forces are required, especially with high-density foods. 

Select Handle Color

High Quality Baltic Day Color Pigments.

Custom Imprinting Options

  • Custom engraving, font option - Capitals

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  • Custom engraving, option - Bookman font.

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  • Custom engraving, option - Apple Chancery font.

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  • Custom engraving, option -  Brush Script font.

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  • Custom engraving, option - Savoye font.

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Imprinting ~ Fonts

Embellishments...

  • Optional logo engraving DBx knives logo shown.

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  • Custom engraving, option - embellishments - Swirl.

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  • Custom engraving, option - embellishments - Thyme with a branch and leaves.

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  • Custom engraving, option - embellishments  Lemon Zest.

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  • Custom engraving, option - Mint with a swirl.

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Custom Handmade DBx-Knives

Upgrades/Options...


  - Etching Names & Logos ...

    Name, Company Logo, etc., 

     Into the blade = $ 50


  - Custom Handle Colors ...

Custom Colors = $50


  - Blade Steels Optional

Super Steel = $100 

Multilayer Steel = $ 150

Pricing . . .


DBx-Knives (4.8"~ 5.7")   $235 - 435+


DBx-Knives (5.8"~ 7.8")   $275 - 475+


DBx-Knives (8"~ 10") ... $315 - 650+


- Pricing based on handle options,

     blade styles/steels & upgrades.


- Knives are shipped in an 

    appropriate gift box.

Purchasing

Deposit / Payments . . .


- Once we have settled on a knife design, a sketch will be created & sent for your approval.


- Upon order placement... $ 125 deposit secures a position on our order list.


- Upon completion . . . 

          Balance due within 30 days. 


- We look forward to working with you!         

Notes . . .

- We are working to fulfill orders as soon as possible while maintaining our quality standards.


- Currently, custom handmade knives are expected to ship within six weeks.


- I am committed to designing & crafting similar quality paring knife style handles in the future.

Lifetime Guarantee . . .

- Our high quality steel knives include a lifetime guarantee against defects in material & workmanship.

- Damage caused by normal wear & tear, misuse or abuse are not covered by this guarantee.

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