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How are the craftsmen selected at Art de la Lame?

How are the craftsmen selected at Art de la Lame?
2025-04-11
A rigorous selection, based on the encounter

A rigorous selection, based on the encounter

Before any collaboration, each craftsman is personally met by our team. We visit their workshop, discuss their approach to cutlery, their methods, and observe their work. This direct contact allows us to evaluate both their technical mastery and their adherence to the spirit of the project: highlighting a sincere craftsmanship, done with demand and passion.
Handmade knives. Really.

Handmade knives. Really.

The craftsmen we select must be able to carry out all the steps involved in making a knife. Whether the blade is forged or cut, what matters is that the production is entirely handcrafted: design, material processing, assembly, finishing... everything is done by hand, in their workshop. We strictly exclude any form of industrial or outsourced production.
Varied styles, a common commitment

Varied styles, a common commitment

We do not select craftsmen based on a specific aesthetic criterion. Some favor a raw and utilitarian style, others a more decorative or technical approach. This diversity is the strength of our catalog. What brings them together: the care given to each piece, the respect for materials and the desire to participate in a project that values French craftsmanship.
An essential transparency

An essential transparency

One of the fundamental commitments of Art de la Lame is transparency. All our craftsmen are required to mention the materials used, the manufacturing methods, the steels worked, as well as the characteristics specific to their models. We refuse any collaboration with craftsmen who would not wish to be totally transparent about their creation process.
A relationship of trust

A relationship of trust

By purchasing from Art de la Lame, you have the guarantee that each knife has been made by a craftsman whom we have met, whose work we know, and whom we have chosen with high standards. And if, despite all our vigilance, a problem should arise, we are here to support you and liaise with the craftsman.Our mission is simple: to offer you exceptional French artisanal knives, carefully crafted, and rigorously selected. It is this high standard that forms the basis of the trust you can have in Art de la Lame.