Made by Jason’s son Kamui: 

Hand-forged from a reclaimed 5160 leaf spring, The Kurogane blends Western chef knife versatility with a Japanese-inspired profile, combining a long edge, refined low tip, and subtle forward belly for controlled push cuts, slicing, rocking cuts, and detailed prep work.

The 8.5” blade features a brut de forge finish and a subtle convex edge for improved food release and smooth cutting through meat and vegetables.

The 6.5” integral handle incorporates a reverse twist for enhanced grip flowing into a rear hoop that functions as both a secure hand stop and a hanging point for storage. The forged curl/guard extends slightly below the edge line and is intentionally designed to ride just off the board during use, setting a slightly forward cutting angle that favors controlled slicing and deliberate cutting strokes.

Hand-finished and sharpened on Japanese whetstones, it is paired with a spalted maple sheath for storage and transport and built as a durable, everyday-use kitchen knife.

Part of the ST.F Outfiters Legacy Collection

-Shaped by the past, built for what's next

From the rusted bones of forgotten machinery, retired farm tools, and the skeletal remains of a bygone industrial era, the Legacy Collection is a tribute to the grit, resilience, and second chances that define the American spirit

Each item in this collection is hand-forged in the heart of the Ozark Mountains using reclaimed and salvaged steel. No two knives are exactly alike. Each blade carries the scars and stories of the material’s past, reborn with purpose in your hand.