French knives manufacturing
Handcrafted cutlery
Continuously, let’s say ! Like its fixed counterparts, the folding knife also serves as a kitchen knife, a table knife or an outdoor knife. The large models are useful for hunting or camping. Go into survival mode with the XL Morta knives, worthy of the best armouries, thereby meeting the challenges of dry sausage, bread and other picnic battalions. As French artisanal knives directly native to the Brière region, Morta folding knives will make you the representatives of a living heritage. Because yes, after a sleep of 5,000 years, Morta wood has come back to life.
Coming from the range of traditional knives, the folding knife has many advantages. It is compact and easy to fit in your pocket, hiking backpack or picnic basket filled with delicious lunches. Its excellent grip is comfortable and practical. Whether out hunting, fishing or walking in the forest, draw your folding knife in a flash. More stay-at-home ? No problem, folding knives are indiscriminately useful for doing odd jobs around the house, cooking and gardening.
Only 10 to 20% of a Morta trunk is usable. Working only on the most beautiful materials guarantees excellent quality. The same is true for the steel. Morta Knives only select the best steels to ensure the blade’s strength. Sandvik, Damascus or carbon steel all have between 59 and 61 HRC Rockwell hardness. Professional cutlers perform each stage by hand: forging, hammering, patinating, checkering. An ancestral traditional know-how that is the pride of Atelier JHP and all Brière.
Our craft folding knives, made in France, are exceptional pieces that blend tradition and modernity. You will discover knives with blades made of Damascus steel and handles made of morta, a fossilized wood that is several millennia old.
These knives are not only effective tools but also works of art.
The blades of our knives are made with high-quality materials, such as Damascus steel and Sandvik steel, ensuring excellent corrosion resistance and a remarkable cutting edge. These blades are hand-forged by skilled craftsmen, ensuring exceptional quality and durability.
Our knives are available with morta handles, an exceptional material that is actually fossilized wood that is several millennia old. You can also opt for handles embellished with mammoth ivory inlays, adding a touch of elegance and refinement to these already exceptional pieces.
To ensure the longevity of your knife, it is recommended to avoid contact with water, especially for the handle which is made of natural materials. The cleaning of the blade can be done with a little water and a soft sponge, especially for Damascus steel blades which are stainless.
Yes, our knives can be accompanied by accessories such as leather sheaths for optimal protection and elegant blue borders that add a touch of modernity to these traditional pieces.
Absolutely, we offer the option to personalize your knife with engravings. You can choose from several engraving styles to add a personal touch to your knife.
The knives in this category have an open size of about 20.5 cm and a folded size of about 11 cm. They have a blade thickness of about 3 mm and weigh approximately 116 grams, making them both robust and easy to carry.
These knives are made in France, in our workshop located in Saint André des Eaux. They are the result of the meticulous work of our skilled craftsmen who follow the traditions of French cutlery.
Yes, we gladly welcome visitors to our workshop. You can discover the manufacturing process of our knives and appreciate the skill and passion that goes behind each piece.
We use different types of steel in the manufacturing of our blades, each offering unique characteristics in terms of corrosion resistance, cutting edge, and ease of sharpening. You can contact us to learn more about the differences between the steels we use.
Sharpening your knife can be easily done with a whetstone or sharpening stone. We recommend following our sharpening instructions to ensure optimal sharpness and a long blade life.
You can discover and purchase our range of exceptional knives directly on our website. We invite you to explore our collection and choose the knife that best meets your needs and tastes.
