KDM08 Forged Kudamono knife

Kudamono means “fruit” in Japanese, a fitting name for this compact kitchen knife designed for peeling, trimming and making precise cuts through fruit and vegetables.

Part of Veark’s fully forged collection, the KDM08 is drop forged from a single piece of stainless steel by experienced craftspeople in Solingen, Germany. Its form draws inspiration from traditional metalworking tools, balancing a distinctive industrial character with everyday function.

The forging process leaves an individual pattern across the handle, giving each knife a unique finish and a visible trace of its making. A fully symmetrical design makes it equally comfortable for left- and right-handed use.

The blade is sharpened by hand to a combined angle just below 30°. When using an adjustable sharpening tool, an angle of 28°, or 14° per side, is recommended.

• Blade measures: L8.00 cm / L3.15 in
• Weighs: 115 g / 4.06 oz
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Solid X50CrMoV15 stainless steel
• Material grades: 1.4116 / 420MoV
• Suitable for left- and right-handed use
• Origin: Made in Germany