{"title":"Luke Scheepers","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuke Scheepers works from Brisbane, Australia, where he and his partner Danae run ScheepersBuilt as a small studio devoted to design, innovation and the careful blending of hand craft with modern technology. His background is in metal fabrication, with formative years spent in the precision-driven world of motor sport, alongside a parallel education in architectural design. That mix of disciplines is unusual in knifemaking and shapes the workshop's outlook: a respect for traditional process and a willingness to use contemporary tools where they genuinely improve the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ScheepersBuilt blade is hand forged and ground, precision hardened and finished by hand, with CNC technology integrated at specific points in the process rather than used as a shortcut. Its most visible role is in a tsuchime-like texture worked into the face of the blade, a deliberate aesthetic choice that ties the knife's surface to traditional Japanese language while remaining unmistakably Luke's own. The geometry is judged for high performance at the board, and steels are selected and treated with the same precision Luke applied to motor-sport components. Handles are fabricated in house from carefully chosen materials, so the knife reads as a fully resolved object rather than a blade fitted to a generic grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes the studio is its commitment to functional art shaped by industrial-design thinking — a practice where motorsport-grade tolerances meet architectural design instincts. Luke approaches each knife as a small designed object: every line, transition and surface considered against both performance and form. \"Life's better with good tools\" is the maxim he works by, and it shows in tools that look composed on the shelf and cut convincingly in the hand. For Modern Cooking, ScheepersBuilt represents a distinctly contemporary, architecture-aware voice in Australian bladesmithing, with a visual identity and performance profile that are genuinely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scheepers-built-sujihiki-240mm-denty-52100","title":"Sujihiki 240mm Denty 52100","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique \"Denty\" CNC milled pattern, kurouchi finish and hand sanded, satin edge badge work to make this 52100 mono steel blade look amazing. Everything about this 240mm Sujihiki slicer from artisan maker duo\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuke and Danae Scheepers screams luxury! Every edge is perfectly finished and smooth to touch. The spine and the choil have a matte kurouchi like finish that is smooth, but also gives a secure grippy feeling. The hand sanded satin edge band contrasts beautifully with the black kurouchi \"Denty\" finish, a truly beautiful piece of functional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 52100 steel has been hardened to 62+ HRC and the edge feel beautifully sharp, this thing will cut like a champ. 52100 is a high carbon steel and will take a very nice edge and retention will be very decent. Everything about this profile screams slicer, those looking for a slicer - chopper will be a little disappointed, but slicing performance will be off the charts and that’s what a Sujihiki is designed for after all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith all the beautiful design work that has been put into the blade on this knife its easy to forget about the handle, but the Scheepers have not forgotten at all. The handle is a simple yet elegant black paper micarta handle with a hand milled brass bolster. The result is a beautiful and comfortable handle that get out of the way and allows the blades looks to really shine. The black paper micarta feels amazing in the hand and is a super durable material. The bespoke octagonal shaped handle has the angles in all the right places.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh performance, perfect balance, and beautiful design. If you are looking for a\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"applewebdata:\/\/15962307-9736-4E3D-8737-D6CEF85A9D67\/%25%25GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%25%25\/sujihiki\/\"\u003esujihiki\u003c\/a\u003e this is one will not disappoint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ScheepersBuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894008918154,"sku":"MC-34-419","price":1038.53,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/ScheepersBuilt_Sujihiki_240mm_Denty_52100_brass_bolster_black_paper_micarta_-_Blade__91475.1626185458.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648504"},{"product_id":"scheepers-built-bunka-165mm-feathered-52100","title":"Bunka 165mm Feathered 52100","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach blade produced by ScheepersBuilt is hand forged and ground, precision hardened and finished. CNC technology is integrated into the process to add a unique aesthetic in the form of a tsuchimi like texture on the face of the blade. The result is a super high-performance blade with a totally unique ScheepersBuilt style. This blade has been given the a \"Feathered\" texture which accentuates the high performance \"S\" grind. The natural peened finish contrasts beautifully with the satin edge band to complete what the beautifully styled blade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe handle is an asymmetrical octagonal wa handle in spalted mango with hand milled, anodised aluminium end cap and bolster. The angular bolster sits nicely in the hand and the anodised finish provides a confidence instilling grippy texture while using the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell balanced, high performance grind, beautiful design and premium fit and finish. This is very nicely made knife and we are sure you will find it a pleasure to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScheepersBuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894008983690,"sku":"MC-34-421","price":865.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/ScheepersBuilt_Bunka_165mm_Feathered_52100_burl_with_aluminium_end_caps_-_Blade__72038.1626095910.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648497"},{"product_id":"scheepers-built-petty-150mm-honyaki-w1","title":"Petty 150mm Honyaki W1 - Micarta and Brass","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA contemporary black paper micarta handle with hand milled brass bolster pairs beautifully with the stunning honyaki blade. Forged in W1 carbon steel and hand sanded to a satin finish this blade is yet another example of artisan duo\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuke and Danae Scheepers incredible work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a K-tip and a user friendly 37mm blade height at the heel, which works hand in hand with the hexagon tapered handle to provide a lovely working experience. The Convex ground blade has been variably hardened at HRC 61+ providing a lovely sharp edge and cutting experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall a stunning, versatile knife with amazing performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ScheepersBuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894009016458,"sku":"MC-34-422","price":586.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/ScheepersBuilt_Petty_150mm_W2_Honyaki_brass_bolster_black_paper_micarta_-_Blade__96047.1626249213.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648485"},{"product_id":"scheepersbuilt-petty-150mm-honyaki-w1-karelian-birch","title":"Petty 150mm Honyaki W1 - Karelian Birch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA variably hardened mono steel blade in the honyaki style, this 150mm petty from artisan duo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuke and Danae Scheepers features a beautiful cloud like hamon extending out of the stunning Karelian birch octagonal wa handle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe blade features a K-tip and a user friendly 37mm blade height at the heel, which works hand in hand with the octagonal tapered handle to provide a lovely working experience. The convex ground blade has been variably hardened at HRC 61+ providing a lovely sharp edge and cutting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ScheepersBuilt team have outdone themselves with this lovely set of honyaki pettys in \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/scheepers-built-petty-150mm-honyaki-w1\/\"\u003eblack paper micarta\u003c\/a\u003e and Karelian birch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScheepersBuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894009966730,"sku":"MC-34-423","price":586.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/ScheepersBuilt_Petty_150mm_W2_Honyaki_Karelian_Birch_-_Blade__83356.1626254863.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754648480"},{"product_id":"scheepersbuilt-gyuto-220mm-full-carbon-suminagashi-damascus","title":"Gyuto 220mm Full Carbon Suminagashi Damascus","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning one of a kind piece from Australian knife making duo Luke and Danae Scheepers. This is a Gyuto 220mm with a full carbon suminagashi construction. The core is forged in Vtoku2, hardened to approximately 62+ HRC, and clad in a beautiful full carbon Damascus. This bad boy is going to transform with age into something very special, an absolute patina magnet!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it come to the handle its a tasteful dyed and stabilised maple octagonal handle in blue and red hues. The colours pair beautifully with the dark Damascus and as the blade begins to patina this pairing will only become more beautiful. Typically, thoughtful designers, but the Scheepers have really nailed it on this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuke Scheepers has a solid understanding when it comes to blade performance, often giving the blades technical grinds, like the \"S\" grind that is often found on his bunka's. On this blade it’s a symmetrical convex and it is beautifully thin behind the edge. This will be a lovely knife to work with and something special to behold especially as it ages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ScheepersBuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40894023630986,"sku":"MC-34-417","price":1347.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Gyuto_220mm_Full_Carbon_Suminagashi_Damascus_-_Blade__99682.1647427712.1280.1280.jpg?v=1754647408"},{"product_id":"scheepers-built-bunka-165mm-denty-52100","title":"Bunka 165mm Denty 52100","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ScheepersBuilt Bunka features a high carbon mono steel blade forged in 52100 steel. The blade has a natural peened finish, hand sanded satin edge band and unique “Denty” texture. These beautiful, stylistic features work hand in hand with the high performance “S” grind to deliver some of the best cutting performance and food release we have come across. The 52100 steel is hardened to 62+ HRC and holds an amazingly sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is paired with a comfortable, ambidextrous octagonal wa handle made from durable linen micarta with a black G10 space. It’s a simple, yet elegant handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a fantastic knife with great cutting performance and unique, beautiful, subdued style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScheepersBuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541400125705,"sku":"MC-34-420","price":818.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/Bunka165mmDentyS-GrindMicarta-201.jpg?v=1754646689"},{"product_id":"scheepers-built-gyuto-220mm-sanmai-damascus-clad-waffle-texture-s-grind","title":"Gyuto 225mm 23 Layer Suminagashi Clad Waffle Textured S Grind","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a combination of Milled, hand forged and hand ground textures and geometries Luke Scheepers continues to push the creative boundaries of what is considered hand crafted. Absolutely focused on performance first design this blade features hand ground convex bevels which meet the milled S ground hollow. The convex bevels are relatively tall, 15mm, and incredibly thin maxing out at less than 1.8mm of thickness just before the hollow S. The result is an S grind with incredible cutting performance, but also longevity. Too often makers will grind the initial bevels of their S grinds a little thicker to make it easier to then implement the hollow S, perhaps resulting in an overall reduction cutting performance. This is certainly not the case here and Luke has delivered an incredibly well-thought-out example of the S grind. Maximising the incredible cutting potential of this grind while considering the maintainability of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waffle texturing around the spine is not simply a stylistic embellishment either. It looks fantastic, but its thoughtfully placed around the pinch point of the blade and it feels incredible. Luxurious and confidence instilling this is the kind of thoughtful design that is found in work produced by the best of the best. A stylist choice that adds, and never subtracts, to the performance and ergonomics of the knife is something that will always impress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach element of this blade has been tastefully and lovingly considered. Natural linen micarta, tough, durable and with a beautiful aesthetic. The stitched Oak saya with the milled Scheepers Built mark is such an original and iconic touch. The subtle combination of natural materials, contemporary and tasteful design along with the suminagashi clad blade results in a look that feels timeless and classy. We are so proud to be able to work with creative and talented artisans like the Scheepers and so excited to see them continue their creative journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScheepersBuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44409630884105,"sku":"MC-34-499","price":1815.64,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto220mmWaffleSGrind-1.jpg?v=1754643941"},{"product_id":"slicer-265mm-ornamental-fluted-s-grind-blackwood-and-brass","title":"Slicer 265mm Ornamental Fluted S-Grind Blackwood and Brass","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA new 265mm sujihiki from Australian knife makers Scheepersbuilt. Forged in 52100 premium carbon steel, with a “Fluted Ornamental” S-grind and an incredibly thin convex ground bevel this is an incredibly high-performance slicer. The 52100 steel takes a great edge and features very good retention and toughness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScheepersBuilt knives have an iconic style, instantly recognizable with a combination of handcraft and precision milled elements. This combination results in a very cool and contemporary style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinished with a very classy decagonal handle with brass ferule the result is stunning show piece perfect for your home or restaurant dinning room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScheepersBuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44999192674569,"sku":"MC-34-500","price":1865.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Slicer265mmOrnamentalFlutedS-GrindBlackwoodandBrass.jpg?v=1754642343"}],"url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-jp\/collections\/luke-scheepers.oembed","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}