What is Kebony? I’m Bert, designer of TOG Knives. When I began researching handle materials for my Knives, I looked into a wide range of interesting products and tested numerous prototypes. I wanted something that was both natural and sustainable, whilst withstanding the tough environment of a commercial kitchen, a stark contrast to a domestic […]

The Road to Seki In 2004 I got the opportunity to hold a Samurai sword in my hand. A real one. The man who had made it was Mr. Hiromune Takaba and I had the true privilege of meeting him on the day he finished three months work forging the blade. I watched him sign […]

Jude talks about what drives him to work 15 hours a day, his approach to food and (of course) knives

Seven Feet Apart has only been going seven months. They hand make stylish shoes from the finest Italian leather and combine that with some proper engineering.