The Seven Signature Blade Styles of Primeaux Handcrafted Cutlery

At Primeaux, every knife is personally designed, forged, and finished by me—John Phillips—using premium materials and an uncompromising approach to craftsmanship. Each blade is shaped with intention, blending functionality, balance, and elegance for serious chefs, passionate home cooks, and discerning collectors.

I currently offer seven signature kitchen knife profiles, available in Stonewash Monosteel or stainless steel Damascus. Whether you're slicing proteins, prepping vegetables, or plating with precision, there's a Primeaux knife built for the task.

1. 8.5" Chef Knife

Your all-purpose kitchen workhorse.
This knife offers power, versatility, and control for chopping, slicing, and dicing. With a gently curved belly for rocking cuts and a tapered tip for precision, it’s the ideal daily driver for both professional chefs and home cooks.

2. 7.75" Kiritsuke (K-Tip)

Sharp lines, sharper performance.
The Kiritsuke combines the slicing power of a chef knife with the finesse of a sashimi blade. Its flat profile and angled tip make it perfect for long cuts, vegetable prep, and fine detail work.

3. 7.5" Santoku

Compact, agile, and endlessly capable.
This Japanese-style knife excels at slicing, dicing, and mincing. Its flat edge and sheepsfoot tip make it ideal for clean, straight cuts and efficient prep work.

4. 6.5" Petty Knife

Your go-to utility blade.
Smaller than a chef knife but larger than a paring knife, the Petty bridges the gap for everyday tasks like trimming, peeling, and precision slicing.

5. 4.25" Paring Knife

Essential for precision work.
This compact blade offers control and comfort for peeling, segmenting citrus, hulling strawberries, and any other detail work in your kitchen.

6. 4.5" Mini-Cleaver

Bold and functional.
With a forward-weighted design and wide blade, this mini-cleaver is excellent for herbs, small vegetables, and controlled chopping. It also brings a little flair to your knife roll.

7. 10" Slicer

For the perfect slice, every time.
Ideal for proteins, roasts, and charcuterie, this long, narrow blade glides through food with minimal resistance—delivering clean cuts without tearing or sawing.

Built for Life, Made by Hand

Every Primeaux knife is made start to finish in my private studio using high-carbon stainless steels, including striking Damascus patterns and rugged Stonewash finishes. I handcraft each handle to complement the blade in both form and function—no templates, no outsourcing, just personal attention to every detail.

Whether you're upgrading your own kit or gifting something truly special, Primeaux knives bring heirloom quality to the everyday kitchen.

Looking for the right knife to start with?
Feel free to get in touch—I'm happy to help you choose the perfect blade for your needs.