Karyś X Adonis Gyuto 240mm 1.2419

One of a pair of knives created by two of Europe’s most talented artisan smiths, Antoine Kniamen of Adonis Forged Arts and Karol Karyś of made by karyś. In this collaboration the two artisan craftsmen have forged a blade each, but to make things interesting each knife has been completed by the opposite craftsman. The result is two extraordinary and unique kitchen knives.

These two makers are inspired by very different and unique styles. Karol Karyś is fascinated by textures and looks to brutalist architecture for inspiration giving his knives textures that often feel like they have been eroded by time and harsh weather. Antoine on the other hand is inspired by the renaissance, and traditional Japanese technique. So, his work often features straight lines and elegant curves paired with vibrant colours and classical features.

This blade features an assortment of Karol’s signature textures along the face of the blade, linear, pitted and brushed. The satin brushed finish reflects the light in a subtle, soft and cool way, which Antoine has pared with one of his classic rokkaku hanmaru handles with stainless, bushed hardware. Blue dyed and stabilised Ash with Van Gogh vibes feels perfectly pared with the way the brushed steel gently reflects light.

A kind of ying and yang here, but this is not two separate and distinct things, these two artists have blended or complimented each other’s styles in a unique and cohesive way that feels perfect!