KITCHEN KNIVES

A knife set for every ingredient | designed and developed in Vietnam. These knives combine handcrafted production with purposeful functionality, created for cutting both vegetables and meat.

These knives are crafted with a handmade approach, ideal for cutting vegetables and meat.

During this project, I learned how to design kitchen knives for different uses and collaborated closely with a knife producer from Hanoi, Vietnam. The task was to create a knife set suitable for the European market. Due to time constraints, only the blades could be custom-made based on my designs, while the handles were selected from the producer’s standard assortment. All blades are handmade.

The design is inspired by insect wings. The natural curves reminded me of delicate wing shapes, giving the knives an elegant and less aggressive character. Using sketches, I cut paper patterns that served as my first testing models. The curved transition near the handle enables varied hand positions, accommodating chefs who prefer to grip the blade rather than the handle.

I visited the knife maker together with a translator. The workshop was small, and each piece was crafted by hand. He showed me his previous work, and together we explored what could realistically be produced within the short timeframe.

The paper patterns proved extremely useful, especially with the language barrier. I left them with the producer to support accurate translation of my designs into handmade blades. Since only the blades could be customized, we paired them with the existing handles he sourced from another supplier.

Vietnam, Hanoi 2025 | Knife Project