Kowhai Forge Butcher Knife

Kowhai Forge Butcher Knife – Built for Breaking Down Game

Designed for serious processing, the Kowhai Forge Butcher Knife is your go-to for breaking down large cuts with efficiency and control.

Hand-forged from high-carbon spring steel, it delivers a tough, long-lasting edge with enough flexibility to move naturally through meat. The balanced blade profile makes it ideal for quartering, trimming, and general butchery work.

Finished with a locally sourced ancient rata handle, each knife is unique and built to handle real use in the shed or at home.

A proper working knife — not a showpiece.

29cm Total Length, 17.5cm Blade

Built to Work, Made to Last

Handcrafted from high-carbon spring steel, Kowhai Forge knives are forged to finish — with only the final edge refined using modern tools. The result is a blade that combines traditional craftsmanship with real-world performance.

Each knife features a tough, long-lasting cutting edge with a flexible spine, achieved through time-tested tempering techniques. Designed using balanced proportions, these knives feel just as good in hand as they perform in the field or the shed.

Handles are made from locally sourced ancient rata, giving every piece a unique, distinctly New Zealand finish.

At Shooter Ready, we stock a practical range built for hunters and processors:
*Butcher Knife
*Boning Knife
*Tomahawk
*Forest Axe

Leather sheaths available separately.

Care

These are high-carbon steel tools — they’re built to perform, not sit pretty.
Wash and dry thoroughly after use
Do not put in the dishwasher
Rinse and dry after cutting acidic foods
Lightly oil occasionally with a food-safe oil to protect against moisture and corrosion
Look after it properly, and it’ll last a lifetime.