Dogboy Knives

Dog Boy Knives - artisan knives borne from a desire to create beautiful yet functional items from things that may otherwise end up in a rubbish heap.

DBK is Richard Cooper, who is happily working his brand of creative magic in a workshop in Brompton SA. His knives can now be found not only in the kit of some of Adelaide's best chefs but also being used by some of some of the worlds best chefs around the globe. Several prominent Adelaide restaurants also use DBK steak knives. Tasting Australia commision Dogboy Knives to make knives each year as gifts to some of the chefs who participate in the event.

Each knife is hand forged from high carbon steel, mostly sourced from recycled materials like old discarded files and sawmill blades. Dogboy knives also uses new steel to create their own damascus and sanmai carbon steel knives. Handles are made from recycles and reclaimed timber The different materials sourced result in the unique shape and function of each individual knife.