This custom order has a very special story to it. I was asked by I-A interior architects to make a kitchen knife matching their exclusive STRATO handmade kitchen furniture. THE UNIQUENESS MODEL BY STRATO As the furniture is made with burned Oak and messing inlay, they wanted...
[gallery ids="51439,51440,51441,51442,51438"] I finished this set of knives. Ordered by a hunter for him and his father, who is a fanatic knife collector! I guess every man wants a son like that...
Mischief films, a tv production company from Vienna is making a 5 -part docu for ARTE "OLD CRAFTS, YOUNG MASTERS" on the new generation of craftsman in Western Europe. I was asked to participate and it was quite an experience. I made a very special 240 layer Damascus...
If you would like to check out my recent work come and say hello at my booth on this festival. I’ve made a few chef knives from Damasteel. Damasteel is a Swedisch company producing ultrahigh tech patterned quality steel.
Finally, I finished this 240 layer damascus steel dagger with an ebony handle. A few months ago a fanatic dagger collector made this custom order. He told me he was a big fan of the classic Fairbairn-Sykes dagger, so I based my design on that....
A while ago I got a special request to design and make a set of kiridashis as tableware (i.e. small Japanese knife for craftsmen) for a new restaurant in Antwerp. After making a prototype, the design was approved and I got to work. The restaurant is SOMA in Antwerp...
Everyone likes wood, but when it’s finished with a nice sexy wax that makes the grain pop like a 3D movie, nobody can resist touching it. At least, that’s how I feel…
I was featured on Munchies the Vice magazine for foodies in the USA.
Munchies, the Vice website for foodies has written an article about my knives and how I work. I'm really happy with that. I better start making some chef knives. Problem is, every time I make a chef knife it sells really fast! Check it out! https://munchies.vice.com/nl/articles/in-het-atelier-van-de-belgische-messenmaker-die-zichzelf-leerde-smeden ...
Ever wondered how it sounds when you are forging a blade? Well, last weekend some participants of the workshop "`MAKE YOUR OWN KNIFE" got the chance to experience just that! This is a 1 minute audio recording that takes you through several sounds inside the workplace. Recordings made...
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