ABOUT ELVEN BLADES

ELVEN BLADES - "The Knives With A Heart" - Elven Blades / NZ

My name is Peter, and I live in Raglan, New Zealand. I have a passion for making knives and cooking, which is why I specialize in crafting chef's knives.

I still remember making my first knife when I was just five years old. I carved it crudely from a stick and asked my uncle to tip it in molten iron, hoping it would turn into a veritable dagger. This experience taught me an early lesson about the realities of life and the laws of thermodynamics.

Today, all of my knives are handmade in my workshop in Raglan. I am an artisan, not a retailer of imported goods. I do not supply commercial outlets, nor do I have an online shop. However, you can see my work in my studio in Raglan (by appointment), on my FaceBook page (@elvenbladesnz) and on this website.

I love the challenge that comes with crafting each blade, and I still haven't decided which part of the process is more satisfying: designing the blade, working with steel and brass, or building the handle from New Zealand-grown or precious exotic timber.

Each of my knives is made one by one, without mass production. While I do have some designs that I use more often than others, each knife is unique and different from the others. As a result, there will be only one of its kind.

You can browse this page to see some of the knives I have in stock or have sold. If you are interested in a particular design, please don't hesitate to ask me. I'm sure I can help.

Yours truly: