Richmond Artifex II BD1N.
Our Richmond Artifex line was created for professionals who want excellent steel performance at a fair price. The Artifex II features premium BD1N steel, hardened to 61 HRC, for outstanding edge retention and sharpness. Paired with a tough, nearly indestructible G10 handle, this knife delivers durability and reliability in demanding kitchen environments.
Stay sharp, my friends!Brand: Richmond
Line: Artifex II
Construction: Laser Cut, Mono Steel
Steel: Carpenter BD1N
HRC: 61
Weight: 2.2 oz (64 g)
Edge Length: 80 mm
Total Length: 180 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.8 mm
Blade Height: 20 mm
Edge Grind: 50/50
Angle: 15 Degrees Each Side
Handle: Western
Scales: G-10
Stay sharp, my friends!
Reviews
7 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great for bartenders , March 28, 2025Posted By: Angel Flores
9 people found this review helpful
Bought a couple for my bartender friends. Couldn't stand to see them struggling with the work provided knives. Both love them and one of the other bartenders nicked herself when she borrowed it. We should have warned her this little knife is sharp.
9 people found this review helpful
Bought a couple for my bartender friends. Couldn't stand to see them struggling with the work provided knives. Both love them and one of the other bartenders nicked herself when she borrowed it. We should have warned her this little knife is sharp.
Top Quality~!, December 16, 2024Posted By: VX
12 people found this review helpful
You can spend a lot more and get a lot less knife than this one. Don’t waste your money on other small knives. You can’t beat this one for overall quality and value. Razor sharp and takes a wonderful edge. Buy it while it’s available.
12 people found this review helpful
You can spend a lot more and get a lot less knife than this one. Don’t waste your money on other small knives. You can’t beat this one for overall quality and value. Razor sharp and takes a wonderful edge. Buy it while it’s available.
Tis Grrreat!Posted By: Ryan
10 people found this review helpful
Very impressed with this little paring knife and its larger brother gyuto.. Came with a decent working edge, just needed a touchup. The handle was my primary concern buying it, that's tough to get right on paring knives for me, and while I might rough it up for some extra grip, the size/ shape is really nice. Thank you for offering these at the bargain price!!
10 people found this review helpful
Very impressed with this little paring knife and its larger brother gyuto.. Came with a decent working edge, just needed a touchup. The handle was my primary concern buying it, that's tough to get right on paring knives for me, and while I might rough it up for some extra grip, the size/ shape is really nice. Thank you for offering these at the bargain price!!
Best Paring Knife for the PricePosted By: Mike
12 people found this review helpful
I've been using cheap Opinel paring knives that go dull in a minute for quite a while. So I thought I'd give this one a go to change things up. After a week of solid home use for various tasks dealing with fruit, meat, veggies, packages on various surfaces etc etc the knife is still as sharp as the day I got it. This little guy retains an edge very well compared to similarly priced knives. The only negative thing I can say about it is that it is a bit heavy for its size. Not heavy enough to drop a star though. Great bang for the buck.
12 people found this review helpful
I've been using cheap Opinel paring knives that go dull in a minute for quite a while. So I thought I'd give this one a go to change things up. After a week of solid home use for various tasks dealing with fruit, meat, veggies, packages on various surfaces etc etc the knife is still as sharp as the day I got it. This little guy retains an edge very well compared to similarly priced knives. The only negative thing I can say about it is that it is a bit heavy for its size. Not heavy enough to drop a star though. Great bang for the buck.
Artifex Paring Knife 80mmPosted By: AJS
12 people found this review helpful
Great knife. When arrived, came with a nice factory edge, and razor sharp. Easy to handle, light, with a great grip. During usage with fruits, vegetables, and meat, the knife performed well with no snags or issues. I recommend this knife to anyone who want a good quality small knife for longtime usage, at home or at work, as well as those who want to start building their personal set without breaking the bank
12 people found this review helpful
Great knife. When arrived, came with a nice factory edge, and razor sharp. Easy to handle, light, with a great grip. During usage with fruits, vegetables, and meat, the knife performed well with no snags or issues. I recommend this knife to anyone who want a good quality small knife for longtime usage, at home or at work, as well as those who want to start building their personal set without breaking the bank
Artifex BD1N paring knivePosted By: mark shimasaki
16 people found this review helpful
I think CKTG has nailed the "best bang for the buck" in this Artifex line of knives. Like the gyuto (which I also own) the fit and finish on this paring knive is great, with added details like a bit of relief on the spine and a slight bevel on the heel of the knife. Handy length and blade shape, very easy to sharpen and the edge seems to hold up quite well.
16 people found this review helpful
I think CKTG has nailed the "best bang for the buck" in this Artifex line of knives. Like the gyuto (which I also own) the fit and finish on this paring knive is great, with added details like a bit of relief on the spine and a slight bevel on the heel of the knife. Handy length and blade shape, very easy to sharpen and the edge seems to hold up quite well.
Impressive Posted By: Larry Johnson
24 people found this review helpful
Great blade. The one thing I miss using a small petty is the dexterity and nimbleness of a paring knife, and 80mm is the perfect size for hand tasks. I cut a lot of strawberries and will commit to trimming green beans with a sharp paring knife
BD1N is very high in chromium and high carbon, so it should be easy to sharpen and hard enough to retain its edge. Well made with a very nice full tang design. Impressive.
24 people found this review helpful
Great blade. The one thing I miss using a small petty is the dexterity and nimbleness of a paring knife, and 80mm is the perfect size for hand tasks. I cut a lot of strawberries and will commit to trimming green beans with a sharp paring knife
BD1N is very high in chromium and high carbon, so it should be easy to sharpen and hard enough to retain its edge. Well made with a very nice full tang design. Impressive.
