Trying to find quality kitchen knives that doesn't come wrapped in plastic had been a hard one for me but when I came across Verve Culture's range that are handmade in a small village in Thailand, I loved what they were about! With all members of the community working on each part of these traditional knives, you know you're getting quality that's made to last; made from stainless steel and Pradu wood and presented in a bamboo gift box.

The lightweight, carbon steel Moon Knife (named for its round shape) allows for a longer cut. Its light, thin blade makes it ideal for preparing coconut, watermelon, hard-skinned fruits - and, all meat.

CARBON STEEL KNIFE CARE

• Never put in the dishwasher
• Due to the nature of carbon steel, this knife will eventually form a patina. This is normal and can help prevent rust.
• To avoid rusting, dry thoroughly after hand washing in warm, soapy water. Do not put away until fully dry.
• Store away from humidity in the bamboo box provided

SHARPENING AND MAINTENANCE

• Use Japanese Waterstones to sharpen your knife – never on a hot grinder or belt sander. Find a reputable sharpener experienced in knives.
• We recommend a protective layer of oil (olive, vegetable, canola) on the exposed carbon steel. Apply after washing and drying.
• Any rust should be removed immediately so it doesn’t spread. Use rust cleaner for light rust, or rust eraser/fine grit sandpaper for heavier rust.

• Made from forged steel and Pradu wood and presented in a bamboo gift box
• Ideal to skin watermelon or other hard skinned fruits, meats and vegetables
• Packaging size: 13" x 5" x 2”
• Weight: 2.75lbs
  
• Made in Thailand

From beautiful swords to chef’s knives, the Thai blacksmiths have adapted their skills since the days of the Thai-Burma war. Today, they make Thai knives from stainless steel, cut and sharpened to traditional standards. 

A whole community is involved in a different part of the steel forging process! Families form co-operatives and have skilled workers dedicated to forging, grinding, stamping, woodwork, and finishing. Learn more about them here.