The Roman knife is a traditional and mysterious knife from Rome. Usually associated with brutal stories of violence set in the 19th century Roman neighborhoods, the unique Roman knife making tradition still exist today. We had the pleasure of talking with Flavio from Rome. He knows Roman knives very well. He collects these knives, and also makes […]
I recently stumbled upon a knife maker from Poland: CICHY Knives. I had the chance to talk to him and understand more about his knife making career. Before the interview, take a look at some of his knives: A little bit of history: How did CICHY Knives start, and why did you get involved in […]
Here’s our interview to Helle Knives, makers of traditional Scandinavian knives. 1. How did Helle Knives start? Can you tell us more about Helle’s roots? 1932 at the family’s foundry in rural Western Norway, two brothers, Steinar and Sigmund Helle began making small sheath knives inspired by the mountains, fjords and open seas of Norway. […]
Once a person wraps their hand around that grip, made of ironwood or perhaps purpleheart, or some other exotic wood or material, and run your fingers gently over the sharpened edge of some form of Damascus or special steel, you can just feel the craftsmanship and the skill it took to make a custom knife. […]
For over a century men from the Dolomites (Alps Region, Northern Italy) emigrated to England to sharpen knives. Today the sons and grandsons of these emigrants dominate the London knife grinding market, a profitable business managed by a few family run enterprises. These families created a tight knitted monopoly , keeping competition at bay. Sharp families narrates […]
Here’s a very special interview with Rune Malte Bertram-Nielsen, a skilled Danish blacksmith that makes what it is, in my opinion, a very interesting and unusual kitchen tool – the Kitchen Axe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPa7K3rlFTE 1. Hello Rune. Tell us a bit about yourself: How did you start forging axes? Where are you located? I am a […]
Here’s our interview with Roland Lannier, French maker of beautiful folding and kitchen knives. Based in Thiers. Hello Roland, How did you start making knives? I started in 1997 as an apprentice at Perceval. Back then I was the first and only employee. I worked there for a few years and then the company change direction. […]
The Sharp Brothers for our series Know Your Knife Sharpener. 1. How did you start your knife sharpening career? [box size=”large”]The Sharp Brothers began sharpening knives in Southeast Wisconsin in 2004. Starting as a father (Lee) and son (Austin) duo, we have trained trained many master sharpeners, have locations in California and Wisconsin, sharpened tens of […]
We’re pleased to feature Behring Made Knives on Knife Planet, for our “Know Your Knife Maker” series. > How did Behring Made start? How did you get into Knife Making? [box size=”large”]James Behring was born and raised in Michigan and spent his early years in the world of American handmade knives with his father, Jim […]
We had the opportunity to interview Brous Blades, makers of high quality custom knives. > A little bit of history: How did Brous Blades start, and why did you get involved in the knife making business? [box size=”large”]Jason is a third generation machinist and has always loved creative art. He was taking his kids on a little […]
Here’s our interview with Jon Broida, owner and sharpener at Japanese Knife Imports. Jon gives us some very interesting sharpening recommendations. We’re very excited to have him on KnifePlanet! 1. Hello Jon, Can you tell us a bit about yourself, and how you started sharpening knives? [box size=”large”]My name is Jonathan Broida, and I’m the owner of Japanese knife […]
Here’s our interview with Victorinox. 1. Can you tell us a bit more about the roots of Victorinox: when did it start? [box size=”large”]Switzerland, 1884. Poverty and unemployment dominate life. Many people have no option but to emigrate. In these circumstances, embarking on any new venture demands immense courage and perseverance. Against this difficult economic […]
In this interview Peter Hjortberger, founder of Fallkniven, shares some insights on his knife company. 1. Hello Peter. What’s the beginning on Fallkniven? When and how did it start? [box size=”large”]I started the business in 1984, by then I imported well known American, German and Japanese brands. Pretty soon the company grew to become one of the largest […]
Here’s another interview for our series. We’re pleased to have Zoltan The Knife Sharpener on Knife Planet today. 1. Hi Zoltan, how did you get into sharpening knives? [box size=”large”]I used to be a chef. I started my college years back in Hungary in 1983. Through my chef career I worked in several very different kitchens like canteen, fast […]
Our interview with Dan Bertarelli, from Bertarelli Cutlery. 1. Hi Dan, tell us more about yourself. how did you start sharpening knives? [box size=”large”]My name is Dan Bertarelli I’m a 3rd generation knife sharpener. My Grandfather Felice Bertarelli opened Bertarelli Cutlery. A Commercial knife sharpening service in Saint Louis Missouri in 1967. My Dad (John) and his […]
We’re honored to have Böker for our “Know your knife maker” interview series. 1. How did Böker start, and why did you get involved in the knife making business? [box size=”large”]A huge chestnut-tree towering above the small Böker hardware-factory in the 17th century is the oldest traceable fact about the Böker family. Due to rising demand in […]
We’re thrilled to have Lynn, founder of Cold Steel Knives with us today for our new “Know your knife maker” series. Enjoy the interview! 1. A little bit of history: How did Cold Steel start, and why did you get involved in the knife making business? [box size=”large”]Cold Steel really grew out of necessity. The industry […]
Here’s our latest “Know Your Knife Sharpener” interview. let me introduce you to Maksim, sharpener and owner of JapaneseNaturalStones.com. He has got some really interesting tips for us today. 1– Hello Maksim, can you tell us more about your business, Japanese Natural Stones? [box size=”large”]I started that business while i was still a chef and […]
Here’s our new interview with Jimmie from BurrBenders. We had the opportunity to ask him some questions about his sharpening business. 1. How did you start, and why did you get involved in the knife sharpening business? [box size=”large”]I started sharpening at the age of 15 or 16 (I’m 47 now), my father owned a […]
Here’s the first interview of our new series: “Know Your Knife Maker“. We’ll regularly publish interviews with knife makers from all over the world. Today we are pleased to have with us Les George from GeorgeKnives. 1. Hello Les. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? [box size=”large”] well I was born at a very young […]
