Reach Us
Contact the Atelier
Every blade begins with a conversation. Whether you seek a bespoke commission, wholesale partnership, or simply need guidance — we listen with the same care we forge with.
We’ll Respond Within 48 Hours
Kuro Atelier
14 Forge Lane, Clerkenwell
London, EC1R 5HT
United Kingdom
Email: atelier@kuroblade.com
Phone: +44 (0)20 7123 4567
Atelier & Showroom
| Monday – Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday – Friday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Bespoke consultations available by appointment outside these hours. Email to arrange.
What to Expect
General inquiries: Within 48 hours.
Bespoke commissions: Within 5 working days — we review each brief with the master smith before replying.
Wholesale & trade: Within 3 working days. Please include your business name and estimated volume.
A Knife Made Only for You
Kuro accepts a strictly limited number of bespoke commissions each quarter. Each blade is drawn, heat-treated, and finished entirely by hand — shaped around your grip, your discipline, and your aesthetic.
Specify your preferred steel — White #2, Blue #1, or Damascus — choose from a curated palette of handle materials including stabilised maple burl, ebony, or antler horn, and collaborate directly with our master smith on the geometry of your edge. No two blades leave this atelier the same.
Typical lead time: 12–20 weeks. Current waitlist: open.
The Collection
Explore the Kuro Range
From a first whetstone to a lifetime chef’s knife — everything in our shop is made to be used, cared for, and passed down.
Chef Knives
Gyuto, santoku, and nakiri — forged from high-carbon Japanese steel with single and double bevel options.
Whetstones
Nagura finishing stones, combination splash-and-go sets, and full progression kits for every skill level.
Knife Rolls
Full-grain vegetable-tanned leather rolls, hand-stitched in London. Fit 8 to 16 blades with custom monogramming available.
Accessories
Camellia oil, leather strops, magnetic wall racks, and blade guards — everything to maintain the edge you’ve invested in.
Visit Us
The Atelier, Clerkenwell
We welcome visitors to our forge and showroom Wednesday through Saturday. Handle every knife before you buy. Our smiths are on hand to answer questions with complete candour.
14 Forge Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 5HT · Nearest tube: Farringdon (Elizabeth, Circle, Metropolitan lines)