With its sharp focus on heritage and innovation, this issue takes you to the heart of a passion always in motion. Objects, techniques, figures, and stories intertwine here to offer a vivid insight into the current cutlery scene.
From the test bench of a high-end model to the millennia-old history of European scabbards, including spring shows, artisan portraits, and the world of precision throwing, this issue embraces diversity with high standards. Each page illuminates an aspect of the knife as a tool, as a creation, as a culture.
Also in this issue:
- An overview of spring knife shows, featuring new products, encounters, and feedback;
- A look at the “Old Blades,” between object memory and living heritage;
- A full review of BEGG Knives brand models, balancing design and performance;
- A deep dive into Locau, where precision scissors meet the world of knives;
- A sharp investigation into the world’s best chef’s knife, balancing professional use and amateur demands;
- Precision throwing training, to aim accurately without improvisation;
- The continuation and conclusion of the SBarlow project, to be discovered in every detail;
- A close-up on an exceptional Laguiole, a truly rare piece;
- A bushcraft focus on the ideal hiking companion, robust and reliable;
- Three in-depth portraits: Raphaël Durand, Gabriel Berthélémy (Forge AGAB), and Loïc Viguié (Atelier La Bonne Trempe);
- A presentation of equipment manufacturer Lion’s Process, specializing in backstands;
- A historical dive into the art of decorated scabbards, from Neolithic daggers to modern pieces;
- A collector’s focus on the legendary Zeppelin, a coveted piece for enthusiasts.
