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Loved by thousands of home cooks.
Handle Length: 4.7 inch / 12 cm
Blade Length: 6.7 inch / 17 cm
Knife Length: 11.5 inch / 29 cm
Blade thickness: 0.15 inch / 0.4 cm
Weight: 0.67 lb / 306 g
Blade Material: Martensitic Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Full Tang integrated steel shank & premium wood
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Full refund within 30 days if the knife is not for you, processed within a day.
Shipping warranty on every order: damage in delivery, like scratches or dents, is covered.
Real people reply within 48 hours, weekends and holidays included.
Every blade is backed by our lifetime warranty. If a manufacturing defect ever shows up, we replace the knife.
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THE VISION
THE END OF THE FACTORY KNIFE
THE VISION
THE END OF THE FACTORY KNIFE
The knife industry stopped making tools and started making products. Same stamped steel, same machine grind, no life in any of them, just identical blades sold by the thousands.
We went on a mission to build the best knife ever made, a fusion of the chef's knife, the cleaver, the santoku, and the boning knife into one blade. To hold something this capable with total control, we invented the finger hole, forged directly into the steel.
Every LOKI is hammered by hand. No two patterns repeat, no two blades will ever match. You are not buying one of a million identical knives. You are buying the one that exists, forged the way knives used to be made, built to never replace, and backed with a lifetime warranty.
ONE BLADE, EVERY TASK
THE TRUE ALL-IN-ONE KNIFE
FORGED, NOT FACTORY-MADE
HAND-HAMMERED STEEL WITH CHARACTER
INSPIRED BY THE GRIP
THE LOKI FINGER HOLE™
A HANDLE DESIGNED FOR COMMAND
NATURAL ROSEWOOD, FULL TANG
BUILT TO OUTLAST YOU
WHY THIS KNIFE NEVER NEEDS REPLACING
ONE BLADE, EVERY TASK
THE TRUE ALL-IN-ONE KNIFE
A TIP FOR PRECISION
The tapered point handles fine, controlled work, the cuts that demand finesse over force.
A BELLY BUILT FOR POWER.
The wide cleaver curve drives through joints and dense vegetables that smaller blades cannot survive.
WHY OWN THREE KNIVES.
Most kitchens collect blades because no single knife does everything well. LOKI was built to end that collection.
FORGED, NOT FACTORY-MADE
HAND-HAMMERED STEEL WITH CHARACTER
THE FINISH IS THE FORGE ITSELF.
That hammered texture is not a machine pattern or applied cladding. It is raw evidence of every real strike from a real hammer.
NO TWO ARE THE SAME.
Factory knives are stamped from a die, identical down to the micron. Every LOKI is shaped by hand, carrying a pattern that cannot be replicated, not even by us.
A KNIFE WITH A STORY.
This is what a kitchen tool looked like before mass production flattened it into a commodity.
INSPIRED BY THE GRIP
THE LOKI FINGER HOLE™
THE FIRST OF ITS KIND.
The forward finger hole is not a styling choice, it is the original solution to a problem every cleaver owner knows. We were the first to forge it directly into the blade.
CONTROL WHERE IT MATTERS MOST.
Positioned at the blade-handle transition, the hole lets your index finger choke forward onto the steel itself for pivot control no handle-only grip can match.
ONE HOLE, EVERY ADVANTAGE.
Better balance, less wrist strain, tighter precision, and a secure hold even with wet or greasy hands.
A HANDLE DESIGNED FOR COMMAND
NATURAL ROSEWOOD, FULL TANG
THE MOMENT THE BLADE BECOMES PART OF YOUR HAND.
Warm rosewood, fully pinned to a full-tang core, gives a stable, no-slip hold built for repetition, not just light slicing.
TWO GRIPS, ONE KNIFE.
Choke up through the hole for surgical control, or hold the full handle for power chops, depending on what the cut demands.
BUILT AS ONE STRUCTURE.
Blade and handle run as a single unbroken piece of steel, with no flex and no weak point.
BUILT TO OUTLAST YOU
WHY THIS KNIFE NEVER NEEDS REPLACING
A FULL-TANG CORE, NOT A WELDED JOINT.
The steel runs unbroken from tip to butt, eliminating the weak point where factory handles are bonded or pinned to a separate blade stock.
HEAVY USE WITHOUT FAILURE.
A blade hammered and hardened by hand develops a denser grain structure than a machine-stamped sheet, holding up to years of chopping, prying, and bone work.
THIS IS WHY WE BACK IT FOR LIFE.
We don't expect you to need a second LOKI. That's the entire point of a lifetime warranty.
THE EXECUTION
ONE BLADE. INFINITE CHARACTER.
Hand-Forged Hammer Finish
Every blade is hammered by hand, so the pattern on yours exists once. Tilt it in the light and you can read the strikes.
LOKI Finger Hole™
Your index finger drops in and the knife locks into your grip. We engineered it first, and it is still ours.
Precision Hardened Steel
Heat treated to hold its edge through months of cooking, then sharpened by hand before it leaves the forge.
Full-Tang Rosewood Handle
One piece of steel runs heel to pommel, wrapped in rosewood. It never wobbles, never rattles, never lets go.
Hand-Forged Hammer Finish
Every blade is hammered by hand, so the pattern on yours exists once. Tilt it in the light and you can read the strikes.
LOKI Finger Hole™
Your index finger drops in and the knife locks into your grip. We engineered it first, and it is still ours.
Precision Hardened Steel
Heat treated to hold its edge through months of cooking, then sharpened by hand before it leaves the forge.
Full-Tang Rosewood Handle
One piece of steel runs heel to pommel, wrapped in rosewood. It never wobbles, never rattles, never lets go.
THE RESULT
THE KNIFE THE INDUSTRY STOPPED MAKING
The LOKI Knife™ isn't built to look like every other blade on the rack. It's built to replace your entire knife block.
Replaces your entire knife block
Hand-forged, no two alike
The original finger-hole grip
A story, not a stamp
THE RESULT
THE KNIFE THE INDUSTRY STOPPED MAKING
The LOKI Knife™ isn't built to look like every other blade on the rack. It's built to replace your entire knife block.
Replaces your entire knife block
Hand-forged, no two alike
The original finger-hole grip
A story, not a stamp
BEST RATED KNIVES IN THE UK
Don't take our word for it
Viking feel
Seriously weighty, which I love. Razor sharp out of the box and I use mine almost daily, roasts, brisket, everything. It is a talking point every time I grill for friends.
Tyler SecorVerified Buyer
Best Knife I've bought !
I was a bit skeptical at first but when it turned up it was fantastic. Razor sharp, really well made and it sits perfectly in the hand. Easily the best knife I have bought.
Andrew RenshawVerified Buyer
Absolutely awesome!
Bought it with the butcher knife and both are brilliant. Super sharp out of the box, well made, and they look amazing on the magnetic holder. Every guest passes comment.
Jeffrey GershonVerified Buyer
Outstanding Knife
The quality and feel of this knife is exceptional, cuts through meat like nothing. My old knives have gone in the bin. I ordered one for each of my sons too. 100% recommend.
John BighamVerified Buyer
TECHNICAL SPECS
KNIFE SPECIFICATIONS
Steel
Martensitic Stainless Steel
Blade Length
6.30 in
Blade Width
2.76 in
Blade Thickness
0.16 in
Carbon Content
0.4–0.5%
Construction
Full Tang
Handle
Rosewood
Handle Length
5.71 in
Overall Length
11.42 in
Weight
0.75 lb
Sharpening
N4™ Sharpened
WHY NORTHERNKNIFE
SIDE BY SIDE, THERE'S NO CONTEST.
Crafted for cooks who care more. See how NorthernKnife compares to ordinary knives.
NorthernKnife
Mass-Produced Brands
Hand-forged blade
Stamped from sheet steel
Sharp out of the box
Razor sharp
Varies
One-of-one character
Hammered by hand
Identical units
Low-quality steel to cut the price
Common practice
Limited production runs
Mass production
Premium gifting packaging
Plastic sleeve
30-day money-back guarantee
Lifetime warranty
Rarely included
Cost
One time £49.90
£40-120
SEE IT IN ACTION
Thousands of Home Cooks. One Verdict.
"Razor sharp out of the box, balanced dead center, and the finger hole locks it into your grip. Best knife I have ever owned."
Excellent knife!
Razor sharp out of the box and it has handled everything I have thrown at it so far, veg, meat, the lot, with ease. The finger hole feels odd for a day, then you are hooked.
Austin Siddons
Viking feel
My wife surprised me with it and honestly she nailed it. It looks amazing in person, feels weighty in the best way and it is razor sharp. It gets used every single day.
Tyler Secor
Best Knife I've bought !
The hammered finish looks even better in person, no two are the same. It is a proper talking point in our kitchen and it cuts as good as it looks. Still razor sharp.
Andrew Renshaw
Absolutely awesome!
Got it as a gift from my girlfriend and I was honestly blown away. It looks like a work of art but it has become my everyday knife. Best present I have had in years.
Jeffrey Gershon
Outstanding Knife
This thing looks like it came straight off a longship and I love it. I use it outside as much as in the kitchen and the edge just holds. People always ask where it is from.
John Bigham
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If you don’t absolutely love it after 30 days, we’ll take it back.
Lifetime Warranty
Each knife is guaranteed for life. Use it every day and use it for life.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
ASKED ALL THE TIME.
What people want to know before their LOKI ships.
Most kitchen knives are stamped out of sheet steel by the thousand. The LOKI is forged and hammered by hand, one blade that covers what your chef knife, cleaver, and santoku do separately.
Everything the board throws at it: slicing vegetables, breaking down meat, chopping herbs. It is one knife doing the work of a block.
Yes. The weight does the cutting for you and the finger hole tells your hand exactly where to go. Most people stop thinking about technique after the first meal.
Longer than the knives it replaces. It arrives razor sharp, holds its edge through months of normal cooking, and a few passes on a sharpener bring it back.
Yes. The rosewood fills your palm, the finger hole locks your grip, and the balance sits right at the pinch point. An hour of prep does not wear your wrist out.
Hand wash with warm water, dry it, done. The steel resists corrosion in normal kitchen use, and the rosewood ages darker and better with time.
No. Dishwashers batter the edge and dry out the wood. Thirty seconds of hand washing keeps it perfect.
Not included. If you want one, the leather sheath in our store fits it and protects the edge in a drawer or a bag.
Orders leave our warehouse within 1 business day. Delivery typically takes 7 to 12 business days across the UK.
Cook with it for 30 days. If it is not the knife we promised, write to support and you get a full refund. The shipping warranty also covers any damage on the way to you.
Yes. The LOKI Viking Knife is produced in limited quantities. Once the current batch sells out, it may not be restocked, which is why many customers choose to secure theirs while it is still available.
It is not a design flourish. Your index finger anchors there, which doubles the control and shortens the learning curve. After a week, knives without one feel wrong.
5 stars: 733 (95%)
4 stars: 34 (4%)
3 stars: 5 (1%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 2 (0%)
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adam clover
Absolutely the best
I started with the loki knife and I loved it so much that I've also purchased the Tiger Cleaver, Loki blackout, Bjorn Santoku, chef and utility aswell as the sharpener and all the sheaths to go with the knives. Recommend these to anybody
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Lisa Clements
Wow
Wow I thought the feather was a good knife but the Loki is next level, as a left hander I do struggle but both knives are so easy for me to use. 100% recommended to everyone, you will not be disappointed!
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Simon jones
My unhealthy obsession 😅
I bought my first northen knife a little while ago and ive been obsessed ever since and for good reason all my knifes are sharp and incredibly good looking with complements coming from everyone who sees them on the knife rack "which is quite full at this point" 😅😅 and having just received two more amazing knives I felt it was about time I reviewed these knifes !!! The packaging is 20/10, the feel is 10/10, the sharpness is 10/10 and the finish is 100/10 !!! If your on the fence and not sure, please please treat yourself i promise you will not be dissapointed !!!
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Damian Stasiak
Best knives
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Nicodin
the BEST
i love this knife
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John Beasley
Norse Godly Meat Cutting Power
Love love love the Loki blade… almost as much as my friend whose birthday present it was! Packaging and copy is so good, and then the knife… just slipped through the meat as effortlessly as a Norse god slicing through trolls and the like 😂
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Jamie Childs
My first one in the collection
Loki is a fantastic knife, use it a lot with Sunday dinner, BBQ, chopping veg and herbs. Loki is my go to for doing it all.
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Gill Ingram
Fabulous knives
I was given 2 of these fabulous knives for Christmas but need the sheaths , where can I purchase them please
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Tom goddard
Xmas gift
Awesome knives. I got the loki, ragnar, bjorn plus sharpener for xmas from my son although late arrived. And packaging was tatty and one box was damaged and one squashed but I love them.
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Coreylee Furnival
Awesome!
I had this knife gifted to me originally, which then started off my addiction with the collection, I do however absolutely love the Loki Knife! They’re great quality knives! Since then I’ve bought duplicates of my collection to give as gifts, I highly recommend these blades. Really puts your love into your food a lot more with a good quality knife!
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Peter John
Great Knife at a great price!
I took advantage of the 3 for 2 deal on the Loki knife, great quality and feels effortless when cutting. Always looking for an excuse to use it now. Love the finger hole and it really does give you more control. Best knife i've ever had.
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Marie Paisey
Stunning quality!!
Very, VERY happy with my knife!! Customer service was absolutely wonderful too (delivery was significantly delayed but the folks at Northern Knife couldn’t seem to be able to do enough to help!). We love the way the knife feels and how easily it cuts through - nothing argues with it!! Thanks Northern Knife!!
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J.W.
It’s cool AF!
Just received mine I. The post today! It’s sharp, got a decent weight to it and solid! I mean I’m no chef but I’ve chopped up some veg so far and it’s just as good at slicing thin strips as my regular kitchen knife so so far so good! Would recommend to a friend 👍🏼
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Sarah Spence
I love this!
Instagram kept advertising me this and when family members were stuck on what to buy me for Christmas, I sent them this. Not only does it look super cool, it’s comfortable to hold and well balanced even in my small hands! It’s also SUPER sharp. The first time I used it, I used it to cut steak into super thin strips and it literally just went straight through, couldn’t even feel that I was cutting anything. Even though my impression is it’s aimed at men, as a woman I love the masculine Viking aesthetic of it and have shown it off to anyone who will listen. A useful yet fun looking item to have in my kitchen.
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Craig Marshall
Loki and Butcher
Having used lots of different knives professionally over the years I decided to try these two blade. I am happy to report both knives are excellent and are well made. The edge retention is very good and they are easy to touch up the sharpness. I’ve literally only had to strop the blades to return them to shaving sharp. The sheaths are great quality and protect the blades very well. Overall I’d highly recommend and please buy with confidence. Customer service was exceptional. I had a query regarding delivery of my order which was swiftly responded to and swiftly resolved. Thank you again and I look forward to ordering my next knife. 10/10
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Nicholas Scott
Versatile knife
I am a retired butcher
I have a passion for a good weighted knife
This one is better than a lot I have used in my whole career
Excellent
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Romulus Gainuta
Viking knife
I am very pleased with the knife. Thank you very much.
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Michael Thompson
Amazing Knife
This knife is amazing and really is a knife to use for anything and everything in the kitchen. The way it feels in the hand is natural and the balance is incredible. I recommend it to anyone.
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Jackie
Excellent Quality!
I bought the Loki knife for my man and he absolutely loves it! The hand crafted quality is excellent and it is crazy sharp. I plan to buy more. Thank you so much!
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Keith Self Jr
Thanks Northern Knife
Thanks Northern Knife for the badass blades!! My wife got me these for Christmas and I absolutely love em!!
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Joseph Mcmillan
I got it as a gift and I love it
When I received these knives as a gift, I was shocked at how great they are. Every time I use them, I'm still impressed. They are incredibly sturdy, perfectly balanced, comfortable to hold, and razor-sharp. I don't think I could have received a better gift! I'll definitely be on the lookout for when they are back in stock to buy new ones for my friends!
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Keith Self Jr
Time resistant, Excellent
The moment I received this knife, I knew it was going to be my new favorite. The weight and balance are spot-on, and I put it to work right away. I used it to cut ribeye steaks, onions, potatoes, and mushrooms for dinner and it was a dream to work with. I also used it to slice some pie, and it was perfect for that too.
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