The Cukela

The kitchen workhorse, handcrafted for a lifetime of meals.

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Built to work and crafted to last, The Cukela 7.5" Chef's Knife was designed for cooks who appreciate a dependable tool made with honest craftsmanship.

Handcrafted from tough 80CrV2 high-carbon steel, The Cukela delivers the performance expected from a working kitchen knife. The blade takes a keen edge, holds it through daily use, and can be easily sharpened when the time comes. With a .125" thick blade, it offers a balance of strength, control, and cutting performance for everything from preparing vegetables to slicing meats.

Each handle is shaped by hand using a custom resin and wood combination, making every Cukela truly one of a kind. The natural materials provide unique character while the carefully finished handle creates a comfortable, confident grip during extended kitchen use.

This is not a knife meant to sit in a display case. The Cukela is a working tool designed to be used, appreciated, and passed down through the meals and memories it helps create.

Each Cukela includes a custom wooden knife block, handmade to protect the blade and provide a dedicated home for a handcrafted kitchen tool.

Every Buttonhook Forge knife is handcrafted one at a time in my Illinois shop, built with purpose and finished by hand.

Specifications

• Model: The Cukela 7.5" Chef's Knife

• Overall Length: 13"

• Blade Length: 7.5"

• Blade Thickness: .125"

• Steel: 80CrV2 High Carbon Steel

• Handle: Handcrafted resin and wood combination

• Included: Custom wooden knife block

• Use: Kitchen / Culinary

• Handcrafted in Illinois, USA

Care

80CrV2 is a high-carbon steel and is not stainless. To maintain the performance and appearance of your Cukela:

• Hand wash only

• Dry immediately after use

• Do not place in dishwasher

• Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or beeswax as needed

With proper care, the blade will develop a natural patina that reflects the meals and memories created with it.

American Made | Veteran Owned | Made to Work | Built to Last