Achter Knives

"I started knife-making in 2017. A friend, who had been in the knife-making business for many years, introduced me to John Gray. John, a kind and patient man, became my teacher, allowing me to look over his shoulder at his grinding technique. While working on my first grinds at John’s shop, I met Sebastijen Berenji (Borkablades). I am truly blessed to have had mentors like Sebastijen and John. My dedication to creating durable, smartly designed handcrafted products is a continuation on a path that was started many years ago by my grandfather. He was a blacksmith, an artisan. When I was a child, he would bring me to his shop and show me the magnificent machines used in his trade. But what I remember most is the pride that my grandfather took in the iron art he created."