Monolith Knives Gallery of Work

Mokume Buckle and Leather Belt

Sold Out

Mokume Belt Buckle with Black Leather Belt cut to your size!

Mokume Gane is a Japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns, as well as that laminate itself. Mokume gane translates closely to "wood grain metal" or "wood eye metal" and describes the way metal takes on the appearance of natural wood grain. This billet is layered with bronze, copper and nickel silver. 

Belt is interchangeable with brass chicago screws.

We have worked on this design for it's ease of use, belt changing and elegant dimensions.

5.5" Honesuki with Mesquite and Rosewood

Sold Out $ 525.00

Handmade 5.5" honesuki of AEB-L stainless culinary steel. The hidden tang is of Mesquite with a ferule of reclaimed Rosewood. This Rosewood is reclaimed from the Martin Guitar Factory. The overall length is 11".  HRC 61. 3.7 oz. 

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

3.5" Paring with Maple and Brass

Sold Out

Handmade 3.5" paring of AEB-L stainless culinary steel. The handle is of a curly maple and pinned with brass. The overall length is 7.75". HRC61. 2.3 oz.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

9.5" Serrated Bread Knife with Walnut and Brass

Sold Out $ 700.00

Handmade 9.5" double serrated bread knife of AEB-L stainless culinary steel. This bread knife has double serration and sharpened on both sides of the blade giving it superior performance. The faceted handle is of stablized Walnut featuring brass pins. The overall length is 15". 7.5 oz. HRC 61-62.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

150mm/6" Honesuki with Osage Orange

Sold Out $ 450.00

Handmade 150mm/6" honesuki blade of AEB-L stainless culinary steel. This kitchen utility blade is  handled in Osage Orange, taken from fallen limbs of a tree that is said to have been brought back as seed from the Lewis and Clark expedition, with local Charlottesville specimens matching in size and age at Monticello and the Meriwether Lewis birthplace! The Osage has a bright orange-yellow hue that will darken after years of use. The pins are of 1/4" stainless steel. The overall length is 11". 61 HRC. 4.2 oz.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

140mm/5.5" Honesuki with Bog Oak and Brass

Sold Out

Handmade 140mm/5.5" honesuki of AEB-L stainless steel hardened to 61 hrc. The handle is of Bog Oak with brass bolster and pins. The overall length is 267mm/10.5". 5.0z.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

159mm/6.25" Santoku with Micarta and G10

Sold Out

Handmade 159mm/6.25" santoku of AEB-L stainless steel with forged texturing. The blade is handled with green burlap micarta featuring copper bolster and pins with a spacer of white G10. This is a hefty little santoku with the balance at the bolster. The overall length is 280mm/11". 6.6 oz. 62 HRC.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

165mm/6.5" Stainless Damascus Honesuki with Dyed Maple Burl, Brass and G10

Sold Out

Handmade 165mm/6.5" honesuki of stainless damascus folded by Damasteel of Sweden. The hidden tang is of maple burl dyed a green/blue featuring a ferule of white G10 and brass. The overall length is 295mm/11.5". 4.2 oz. 60-61 HRC.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

3.5" Paring Knife with Paduk and Brass

Sold Out $ 250.00

Handmade 3.5" paring knife of AEB-L stainless steel.This handy paring features a Paduk wood handle pinned with brass. The overall length is 7.5". HRC 61. 2.3 oz.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

6" Honesuki with Mango and Brass

Sold Out

Handmade 6" honesuki of AEB-L stainless steel hardened to 61 HRC. The faceted handle is of red dyed highly figured Mango wood. The 1/4" pins are of brass. The overall length is 11".  3.8 oz

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

8" Chef's Knife with Maple Burl, Ferro and Copper

Sold Out

Handmade 8" chef's knife of AEB-L stainless steel. The faceted handle is of Maple Burl featuring Ferro wood liners. The overall length is 13". 6.7 oz. HRC 61.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

10" Damasteel Bread Knife with Dyed Maple Burl

Sold Out

Handmade 10" bread knife of stainless damascus folded by Damasteel of Sweden. This is their incredible Grosserosen pattern. The faceted handle is of purple dyed Maple burl pinned with nickel silver corby bolts. The overall length is 15.5" 7.9 oz. HRC 61.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

Apprentice Series: 3.5" Paring Knife with Spalted Maple and Copper

Sold Out

Handmade 3.5" paring knife of AEB-L stainless steel made by our apprentice. The paring profile is handled in Spalted Maple with copper pins. The overall length is 7.5". 1.8 oz. HRC 61.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

4" Cheese and Charcuterie Knife

Sold Out

Handmade 4" cheese and charcuterie knife of AEB-L stainless steel. The profile is perfect for soft and hard cheese featuring a double serration for cutting dried meats and a fork tipped spear at the tip. The handle is of stabilized Bubinga with copper pins. The overall length is 8.5". HRC 61.  2.5oz.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

178mm/7" Santoku with Bubinga and Brass

Sold Out

Handmade 178mm/7" santoku of AEB-L stainless steel in satin finish. The faceted handle is of stabilized Bubinga featuring 1/4" brass pins. The overall length is 315mm/12.5". HRC 61. 6.9 oz.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

6" Petty Kitchen Knife with Bloodwood and Brass

Sold Out

Handmade 6" petty kitchen knife of 52100 carbon steel with forced mustard patina. The handle is Bloodwood with 1/4" brass pins. The overall length is 11". 4.4 oz. HRC 60-61.

Custom sheath included.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

3" Paring with Dyed Koa and Brass

Sold Out

Handmade 3" paring knife of AEB-L stainless steel. The handle is of a red-dyed Koa wood with brass pins. The overall length is 7.5" 2.2 oz. HRC 61.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

Apprentice Series: 178mm/7" Nikiri with Walnut and G10

Sold Out

Handmade Nikiri in our Apprentice Series! 178mm/7" nikiri of AEB-L stainless steel. This blade is handled in locally sourced Walnut featuring spacers of navy and green G10 and 1.4" pins of brass. The overall length is 305mm/12". 5.4 oz. HRC 61.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

Apprentice Series: 7" Chef's Knife with Spalted Maple

Sold Out

Handmade 7" chef's knife from our apprentice series. This 7" chef is made of AEB-L stainless steel and handled with a striking Spalted Mapl. The handle features liners of brown G10 and pins of copper. The overall length is 12". 5.3 oz. 61 HRC.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

145mm/5.5" Carbon Damascus Funki Honesuki with Reclaimed Teak, African Wenge and G10

Sold Out

Handmade 145mm/5.5" funki honesuki of carbon damascus folded by Vegas Forge in the Raindrop pattern. The handle is of reclaimed Teak featuring a ferule of African Wenge and spacers of white and green G10. The overall length is 292mm/11.5". 3.5 oz. HRC 61.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

215mm/8.5" Kiritsuke with Snakewood, Micarta and Reclaimed Rosewood

Sold Out

Handmade 215mm/8.5" kiritsuke of 52100 carbon steel. The hidden tang faceted handle is of Snakewood with a ferule of Rosewood reclaimed from the Martin Guitar factory and a spacer of brown micarta. The overall length is 356mm/14". HRC 60-61. 6.5 oz.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

215mm/8.5" Hybrid Gyuto with Koa, Micarta and Reclaimed Rosewood

Sold Out

Handmade 215mm/8.5" hybrid gyuto of 52100 carbon steel featuring a forced mustard patina. The faceted hidden tang handle is of highly figured Koa with a ferule of Rosewood reclaimed from the Martin Guitar factory and a spacer of brown micarta. The overall length is 350mm/13.5" 5.5 oz. HRC 60-61.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

200mm/8" Carbon Bunka with Ferro and Micarta

Sold Out

Handmade 200mm/8" bunka style carbon 52100 knife with forced mustard patina. We asked our Instagram followers to help name this knife and we also came up with Santallku! A unique shape that will go to work chopping from day one. The handle is of Pau Ferro, a substitute species for Rosewood. It features a ferule of stacked yellow burlap micarta and white G10. The overall length is 343mm/13.5". 8.8 oz. HRC 60.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.

3.5" Damascus Paring Knife with Lacewood and Brass

Sold Out

Handmade 3.5" parer of FireClone stainless damascus folded by Mike Norris. The handle is of highly figured Lacewood ( a rarity) and pinned with 1/8" brass. The overall length is 7.5". 2.2 oz. HRC 60.

• Free sharpening for the life of the blade!
• Our knives are handmade at our shop in Charlottesville, VA.
• We ship priority, insured by the United States Postal Service for a flat rate of $15.00.