75 mm "Kepler" Forager

AOA-KEP01

bladesmith: Andrews


The Kepler Space Telescope was built to search for planets beyond our solar system. Adam’s Kepler takes that spirit of looking closely somewhere a little more terrestrial: the forest floor. Designed for foraging and mushroom hunting, Kepler’s downward-curving blade helps with harvesting and cleaning a variety of mushrooms. Like its namesake, it rewards a keen eye for details that might otherwise be easy to miss.

This knife comes with a custom fit sheath to protect your new knife during storage and transportation.

Handle + Blade

G10 + Stainless Steel

Regular price$365.00
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  • Free domestic shipping
  • Complimentary lifetime sharpening
  • Made in Portland, Oregon

Adam Andrews

After a decade working as a cook, Adam Andrews’ cutlery had become an extension of his hand. Wanting better options, the lifelong tinkerer decided to invest in the tools to make a knife rather than spend his hard-earned money buying one. He ground his first blade in his Portland apartment, heat treated it in his mom’s backyard, and began his journey as a bladesmith.

Fifteen years later at Acre Knife, Adam’s process still begins with the needs of the user. He starts with the blade pattern, then develops the handle around it, integrating ergonomics and style. His attention to how a knife feels in the hand comes from an interest in 3D modeling. “Working with shapes — particularly on the CNC machine at the forge — has helped me see materials not just for what they are, but for what they can become.”

Forager

A specialized outdoor knife designed for foraging wild mushrooms. Its inward-curved, “hawksbill” blade allows you to slice mushroom stems close to the ground, making it faster and cleaner than pulling the mushroom up from the earth.

Environment: Outdoor
Uses: Foraging
Best for: Mushrooms

Overview
Process: Stock Removal

Overall Length: 193 mm / 7.60 in
Weight: 78 g

Blade
Profile: Forager
Material: Stainless Steel

Steel Type: 14C28N

Length: 75 mm / 2.95 in
Height at Heel: 23 mm / 0.91 in

Handle
Construction: Full Tang
Material: G10

Length: 112 mm / 4.41 in
Liner: Grey G10

Please note the grain of the wood and finish of the steel will vary from knife to knife. If you would like to see all iterations of a knife variant before purchasing, please contact us with the corresponding SKU and we'll happily share photos of the knives.

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Hand wash and dry No dishwasher

Hand wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap when cutting tasks are finished. Dry immediately after use. 

Under no circumstances place your knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking for extended periods in the sink. 

Following our general care instructions will help preserve your knife’s longevity and performance. Visit our care guide for additional information.