karys.karol Reviews 

The knife is beautifully well made and the ordering process a breeze. Intercontinental shipping went off without a hitch. Will buy again.

I’ve rarely been as impressed by a knife as I am with this one from Karys Karol. The Damascus is some of the most beautiful and intricate I’ve ever seen, and the Apex Ultra looks so damn good in combination with the rest of the knife.

The performance is every bit as impressive. The balance is perfect for me, sitting exactly where I naturally place my pinch grip. At 216 grams, it has some heft, but in use it feels light, nimble and easy to control.

It just wants to cut. Onions, carrots, even pumpkin—it handles them all without a struggle. Even working through larger vegetables feels effortless, and that makes it an absolute pleasure to use.

It’s rare that I pick up a knife and immediately know I’m going to keep reaching for it, especially one that looks this good. This one has managed to impress me just as much on the cutting board as it does when I’m admiring the craftsmanship. It has already earned its place among my primary knives, and it’s going to see plenty of use.

My only wish is that I had a saya to accompany this beautiful piece. Maybe next time!

Just an incredible blade, totally custom, with a really nice human being who try (and success) to fulfil all your wishes. Really talented blacksmith, razor sharped knife with a unique style that I love.
3 years of talking, 8 months of waiting, and an amazing knife at the end. Hope to be able to afford another one later.
thank you from France 🇫🇷 ☺️

A laaaaaazer!!! Amazing work by one of the best in the world. Totally worth the money

Just received a custom pice, and Boy was it worth the wait!!!! Great communication, and helps bring your vision to life. High quality materials and it definitely shows in the final product.

Excellent products. Excellent service!

A stunning knife that cuts extremely well, quickly became my favorite out of alt the ones i have.

Incredible knife. Great service. Clear and quick communication, always great to work with Karys

Here we go again! This was my second knife from Karol.

The project started exactly as announced. A truly bespoke custom. As last time, the communication was excellent. Karol involves you in every single step. And he nailed it again. A unique piece of art and a great performer. The knife came in the safest and most elegant packaging I have ever received a knife in. It's always a pleasure to work with!

As a former chef I appreciate a good knife.

However, Karys blew my expectations away.

Knives are amazing, awesome craftsmanship; also they are amazing to wok with, the light weight makes them a no brainer for long days at work.

If you think of getting a knife from Karys, dont think to much of it. Get it, its worth it, or it might be gone and you are going to regret it.

Also he is an amazing person, and will walk you through all the process and answer all of the questions you have (and I had a lot of them)

The knifes found a forever home in Guatemala, worth every single scent.

A unique style paired with top tier performance. Karol was great to work with through the process of getting a custom knife made and the end result was an amazing piece of usable art. His work is a breath of fresh air in the very competitive world of kitchen knives. Very happy I gave his knives a try. His work will be a staple in my kitchen for the foreseeable future.

First, MBK is a rock solid knife maker. His forging, Heat treatment, grinds, and construction are all top tier. There are few knifemakers of his caliber where the sizzle matches the steak, but he is one of them. I've have tried many makers over the years, owner over 200 knives, but MBK has some of best balance of artistry and performance that I've encountered.

I have his convex grind and his s-grind and both perform beautifully. Smooth, smooth cutting combined with some solid food release. And his tips are whisper thin and just ghost through dense produce with aplomb. I think his grinds hang with the best in the business and his style is all his own, you can't ask for much more in a handmade knife.

Karol was very communicative during the construction process. He gave pretty conservative timelines that he usually met ahead of time; gave options when they were available; and updated throughout the process with pics and opinions. All in all, a great experience with a cool dude.

Knives are simply a work of art. They are beautiful and perform well, yet each is different. Simply put, they are the most beautiful knives I've seen and used.

Thank you for this magnificent work of art! It’s a true collector’s piece that makes cooking even more enjoyable. Bravo!

Karol Karyś has a very unique style of knifemaking. He combines his special look and feel with great performance and first rate craftsmanship. Cutting performance is excellent and the overall handling of the knife as well.

Communication was great during the project. I got frequent updates and quick answers.

Shipping was prompt and the sturdy packaging did protect the knife from the rather rough handling by the carrier.

All in all an amazing knife by a great maker and I am looking forward to getting another one at some point.

Karol really did and exceptional job on the set of knives that he made for us. From customization to delivery we were just so pleased and impressed. He even went above and beyond when it came time to caring for them. I definitely look forward to getting another one of his handcrafted works!

Perfection! Piece arrived fasssst and packaged amazingly from overseas in DAYS.

The item is flawless and my second piece from Karol, with more to come. Exceptional and heirloom quality with some flare! Love it!

Karys delivered an exception experience, the service and communication was top notch and the custom knives are better than I could have imagined, great work. I'd very happily work with him again and recommend to anyone looking for professional knives.

Terrific experience working with KARYS on my custom. His wait time was accurate, he was communicative throughout the process and provided updates with photos and videos. He asked what other knives/makers I have to inform how thin behind the edge he could go, resulting in a knife with a cutting feel that’s spot on for me. He hit the specs I wanted, including weight, which is hard to do. The geometry and aesthetics make for a killer package. The textured blade and the texturized brass bolster added very nice touches. Thanks for knocking this one out of the park!

Amazing knives, beautiful and functional.
Also the packaging is amazing.