Origin Handcrafted is pushing to launch a knife unlike any other. In hopes this Kickstarter reaches its goal, we put its Utility Knife to the grindstone to see how it performs.
Let’s cut to the chase, as this is a limited-time thing — the Origin Handcrafted Utility Knife is a beautiful kitchen tool. The brainchild of creators Marc Liss and Kayla Penelton, it’s the smaller companion to the large Santoku-style blade currently being championed on the company’s Kickstarter.
We covered this duo in a news piece a while back, and now I’ve had the chance to test one. Among the knife’s callouts is the blade forged from antique sawmill blades, some of which may have shaped the local Manitoba maple and oak whiskey barrels that make up the knife’s handle.
As of now, Origin’s Kickstarter is set to wrap up on June 30, 2022. The company has a history of meeting its goals, and this one is nearing the finish line.
So, if you want to get in on one of the most unique kitchen implements we’ve seen in some time, pick a link and get to pledging. And if you need a bit of convincing, check out the writeup and photos below.
In short: The Origin Handcrafted Utility Knife is a marvel of recycling, artful design, and skillful execution. If you’re looking for a set of kitchen blades with a unique combo of capability and soul, check out the company’s Kickstarter.
Origin Handcrafted Utility Knife Review

The Blade
Whether intentional or not, the paper that Origin used to wrap the review sample provided an immediate opportunity for edge testing. And this Utility came sharp, so much so that I felt compelled to emphasize it in italics.


The Handle

Design, Durability


Pricing & Conclusion
