Sujihiki 315mm Monolithic Denty Black Out "Kara At"

“Kara At” translates, from Turkish, to Black Horse. The name was inspired by the dark gothic finish of the blade and as a salute to the rich steel and sword making history of the Turkish people. It’s well known that Wootz, crucible steel, has its origins in Damascus, Turkey and that the steel was famous for its incredible toughness and sharpness, but also for the beautiful alloy banding patterns visible on its surfaces. This incredible blade forged in 1.2519 German steel, by Benjamin Kamon, also features some of the most amazing alloy banding patterns along the primary bevels.

This is certainly not the first forged integral handle, “Monolithic”, that we have seen from Benjamin, but it’s important highlight that in its simplicity it might be easy to overlook or perhaps forget the incredible amount of skill required of blacksmith to produce such clean lines. If you are looking at this piece with the serious intention of buying it perhaps you have done some forging, even made a knife or two and if so, you will have a serious appreciation for the challenges of moving and shaping steel with such precision.

Textured with Benjamin’s signature “Denty” texture, a touch of blue/purple tempering around the ricasso and the “Black Out” acid etched forced patina. These iconic, stylistic  details combined with some of the most cutting edge steel hardening and shaping techniques come together and result in a precision cutting tool unlike anything else.