sknife knives can be found in the world’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants, with over 250 Michelin stars, including several three-star establishments
Swiss knife manufacturer sknife is celebrating its 10th anniversary, launching a special edition steak knife set with handles made from hand-selected driftwood.
sknife says it set out to create a Swiss product of the highest quality and perfection. Founded in 2014, the manufacturer has been producing high-quality knives expanding expanded its range to include pocket knives and special knives. A single-handed sommelier knife is currently in development.
A product for top chefs
The design of the steak knives was developed in collaboration with renowned Swiss chefs, contributing to the quality and functionality of the knives. Today, the knives can be found in the world’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants, with over 250 Michelin stars, including several three-star establishments. Recently, even Paris’ best hotel, the Epicure at Le Bristol, has started using the damask steak knives, and for the Hôtel du Cap in Antibes – one of the best hotels in Europe – an exclusive cutlery collection with a marine theme is being produced. sknife strives for precision and perfection, which is why the location in the watchmaking city of Biel makes sense.
CEO and founder Michael Bach explains, “We are often asked why we produce knives in Biel. Quite simply, because we manufacture knives with the precision of a watch and with great craftsmanship”.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, sknife has created a unique handle design using driftwood, shaped and weathered by water over many years, turning into a beautiful piece of art. This makes it the ideal material for the special edition of the four-piece steak knife set: the surgical steel blade, combined with this special handle, makes each steak knife absolutely unique.
Innovation and craftsmanship
sknife stands out for its thoughtful design and artisanal precision, but its success is also based on innovative technological processes. Biel is home to the watch industry, which provides access to a novel surgical steel that contains nitrogen instead of carbon. Additionally, the knife manufacturer uses a unique Swiss process to stabilize the wood used for the handles. Swiss woods, such as walnut and ash, with their beautiful grain, are stabilized under vacuum and pressure. This makes the knives and cutlery suitable for gastronomy – especially in seaside restaurants or on yachts. The steel is forged in the Swiss Emmental region, and the wood for the handles is processed near Bern. The final manufacturing of the knives is done by hand by a trained knife maker in the Biel manufactory. Additionally, the products can be personalized with laser engraving.
sknife offers lifetime sharpness
Thanks to the new Swiss precision sharpening tool, the sharpness of the knives is guaranteed daily. With the upgraded version featuring diamond-coated leather, even pocketknives can be sharpened to razor blade level.
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