Bowie Chef® - 5 Piece Set on KICKSTARTER NOW!

The Bowie Chef® Is Back on Kickstarter!

We rebuilt everything. New steel. New handles. New lineup. The Bowie Chef® Kickstarter launches May 19 2026, and this is your first look at what we built.

Five knives. One American blade philosophy. G10 handles. VG-10 San Mai steel. The only culinary blade shape in America that belongs to nobody else.

Founder pricing is Kickstarter-only. After that, this knife goes to full retail. If you want in at the lowest price we will ever offer, get on the list now.

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Introducing the Bowie Chef®: Designed by Mattia Borrani

Combining innovative materials with meticulous design, I created our flagship model to pay homage to an original American blade shape steeped in almost 200 years of history: the Bowie knife. The Bowie Chef® anchors our five-piece production lineup, built for cooks who want a knife with real American identity behind it.

Steel

High-quality steel is the heart and soul of any knife. It defines cutting quality, longevity, and edge retention. The Bowie Chef® uses a VG-10 steel core clad in stainless steel, a San Mai construction that protects the hard core and adds resilience through the spine and flats. Cryogenic quenching with liquid nitrogen refines the carbide structure, pushing hardness and wear resistance beyond standard heat treatment. The result: extreme sharpness, excellent corrosion resistance, and 61 HRC durability.

Geometry

Utilizing its deep belly and edge geometry, the Bowie Chef® is an all-purpose chef's knife built for slicing, dicing, chopping, and rocking cuts. The clip point sits slightly higher than on a conventional chef's knife, raising the pivot point during rocking cuts for a more fluid, efficient chopping motion. The deep belly keeps your knuckles clear of the cutting board through the full stroke.

Handle

A properly balanced knife performs better and stays comfortable over long periods of use. We designed the handle to be ergonomic for all hand sizes, emphasizing grip and control. The tapered bolster promotes a forward pinch grip for greater precision. Handle material is black G10, a high-pressure fiberglass laminate that is extremely durable, moisture-resistant, and maintains a secure grip even when wet.

With innovative materials and meticulous design, we deliver an indispensable tool that is functional, unique, and built to last. We take pride in crafting cutlery that makes you more versatile and productive in the kitchen, whether you are making a meal for yourself, a feast for friends, or feeding your loyal customers.

The Five-Piece Set

8" Bowie Chef® (flagship workhorse), 7" Bowie Chef® (shorter, more agile), 9" Serrated Slicer (bread, roasts, crust work), 5" Utility (mid-size detail and prep), 3.5" Paring Knife (precision, peeling, intricate cuts). All five ship with black G10 handles.

Specs (8" Bowie Chef®)

Steel: San Mai, Stainless Steel Clad with VG-10 Core Hardness: 61 HRC Grind: Flat with Slight Convex Towards Cutting Edge Blade Length: 8" Blade Width at Heel: 2" Blade Thickness: .080" Handle Length: 4.75" Weight: 7.75 oz Handle Material: Black G10 Manufacturing: Imported

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