The use of sustainable materials in the creation of our knives has always been important to us. We only use native hardwoods for the handles, with the traceability of its source a high priority. Our main supplier is the charity Goldfinch. Based in Bermondsey, they mill and season timber sourced from within London, mainly from windfallen trees. Within the knife making industry as with most manufacturing there is a huge amount of waste in terms of both energy and materials. We focus on efficiency at every stage of our process, forging as close as possible to the finished dimensions not only helps our blades’ performance it also means we make the most from our precious Japanese laminated steel. We also believe that the longevity of a product is just as important – even if something is made from materials with the greenest credentials they are worth nothing if it is thrown away or replaced in a couple of years. We make our blades with the aim for each one to be cherished for years to come, with ease of sharpening and maintenance at the forefront of our material selection and design process.