{"title":"Korben Bloomfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eKorben Bloomfield is a British bladesmith working from a family-run workshop in Newchurch, Kent, under the KWB Knives name. His route into the craft was self-taught and methodical, beginning in 2015 with an obsession for fundamentals — forge welding, heat treatment and the structural integrity that separates an attractive knife from a genuinely capable one. By 2017 he had committed to bladesmithing full time. Years spent experimenting across formats, from razors to long blades, have given him an unusually broad technical base, which now feeds directly into his focus on kitchen cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis philosophy is straightforward and consistently applied: performance leads, and no material, however striking, should be used to disguise inferior craftsmanship. That principle shapes every stage of the build. KWB knives are defined by controlled geometry, clean execution and the quiet confidence that comes from iteration rather than improvisation. Steel selection is treated as a structural decision, not a marketing one, and heat treatment is approached as the foundation of edge stability and toughness. The result is work with real material integrity, where the visible surface of the knife is honest about what lies beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat gives Korben's work its character is the borderline-perfectionist refinement of each piece. Knives are tested, adjusted and refined until they meet a standard he is willing to put his name to, and that discipline shows in the resolution of the spine, choil and handle transitions. The aesthetic is composed and understated, with the kind of workshop character that rewards close inspection. For Modern Cooking, KWB Knives represents a rising and unmistakably maker-led voice in contemporary British bladesmithing, the work of a young smith building honest, high-performance kitchen knives intended to last.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bloomfield-hazenberg-bauer-chef-knife-black-mirror-apex-sanmai-takedown","title":"Bloomfield, Hazenberg \u0026 Bauer Chef Knife Black Mirror Apex SanMai Takedown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis one-of-a-kind handmade kitchen knife represents a collaborative work of craft and intention by artisanal makers \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJelle Hazenberg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKorban Bloomfield\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Built around a contemporary interpretation of the Japanese santoku, the blade carries a thick, lightly tapered spine that provides strength through the cut while maintaining a fluid, agile forward motion. Forged in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApex Ultra clad in 80CrV2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the blade features a five-layer \u003ci\u003ego-mai\u003c\/i\u003e construction with Brute de Forge texture, an acid-etched forced patina, and refined mirror-polished details—an aesthetic and functional expression of the makers’ deep understanding of steel and geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wide convex bevels define the knife’s performance identity, offering excellent food release and a confident, adaptable cutting feel. Neither a featherweight laser nor a heavy workhorse, it occupies a purposeful middle ground that excels across a wide range of produce—from dense root vegetables to more delicate ingredients. With \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e190 mm of cutting edge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a height of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e65 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and a spine that transitions from \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.93 mm at the heel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.2 mm before transitioning to the fine tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the knife balances robustness with nimbleness. At \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e214.9 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it moves with precision and stability, delivering a cutting experience that feels intuitive and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe removable hidden-tang handle brings both utility and visual warmth, crafted from dyed and stabilised \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuilted Maple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewith an acrylic bolster and engineered for take-down maintenance. Complementing the knife is a handcrafted leather sheath by \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagdy Richard Bauer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, made from \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlran Sully goatskin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a waxed interior, Meisi fine linen thread, and meticulously polished edges. Presented in its dedicated display box, this piece stands as a singular fusion of design, material mastery, and artisanal intent—equally at home in a working kitchen or as a centrepiece in a curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collaboration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311155851529,"sku":"MC-70-544","price":6385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Bloomfield_Hazenberg_BauerChefKnifeBlackMirrorApexSanMai0016.jpg?v=1762821231"}],"url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-cn\/collections\/korben-bloomfield.oembed","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}