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Forged with Purpose.

Built to Endure.

Kurogane Forge Works is the home of purpose-built blades and tools, rooted in tradition and crafted for modern use.

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Materials & Process

Steel is chosen… Geometry is earned… Performance is tested…

Every Kurogane blade begins with premium steel selected for real-world performance—not trends.

We focus on steels such as CPM MagnaCut, M390, and S35VN / S45VN for their balance of corrosion resistance, toughness, and edge stability.

Heat treatment is tightly controlled to achieve consistent hardness without sacrificing durability or resilience.

Our Damascus blades utilize a high-performance stainless core clad in pattern-welded high-carbon steel, combining visual character with dependable cutting performance. Each blade is heat treated with the same discipline applied to our mono-steel blades to ensure consistency and reliability.

Every blade is ground for purpose—edge geometry, balance, and ergonomics are refined by hand to ensure control, efficiency, and longevity.

No shortcuts… No compromises… Just tools built to endure…

Fixed Blades

Built for hard use, field reliability, and control.

Every design prioritizes balance, heat treatment,

and edge geometry.

A hunting knife with a wooden handle and a textured, patterned blade resting on a weathered wooden surface.
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The Collection

Purpose-built blades, each forged for a distinct role.

Damascus Series

Pattern-welded blades that combine visual character with dependable cutting performance.

Built with the same discipline as every Kurogane tool.

A Damascus steel hunting knife with a patterned blade and a wooden handle resting on a rustic wooden surface.
A Damascus steel hunting knife resting on a wooden log with wood shavings and a leather sheath nearby.

Available Blades

Available now — limited batches.

Fixed Blade Modern Tanto s35vn Fixed Blade Modern Tanto s35vn
Fixed Blade Modern Tanto s35vn
$379.99
Fixed Blade Modern Tanto Damascus Fixed Blade Modern Tanto Damascus
Fixed Blade Modern Tanto Damascus
$479.99
Fixed Blade s45vn - Tamascus Bolster Fixed Blade s45vn - Tamascus Bolster
Fixed Blade s45vn - Tamascus Bolster
$429.99
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The Maker

Forged by hand. Guided by discipline.

The work of Kurogane Forge Works is guided by the principles attributed to Taro Kurogane — a disciplined approach rooted in traditional Japanese forging and refined through modern metallurgy.

Kurogane Forge Works was built on a simple belief: tools should earn their place through performance, not marketing.

Every blade is forged with intention — from steel selection and heat treatment to geometry, balance, and finish. There are no shortcuts, no outsourced steps, and no trends driving decisions.

The process is rooted in traditional techniques, refined with modern metallurgy, and guided by real-world use. Each knife is built to be used, maintained, and relied upon — not collected and forgotten.

This is not mass production.


It’s controlled craft, repeated with discipline.

Built for real use. Built to last. Built for Life.

Contact

Questions, commissions, or collaboration inquiries are welcome.