Benjamin Hée Liner-Lock knife ironwood Achim Wirtz damascus 12 cm
Benjamin Hée is a French artisan and cutler who has been handcrafting knives since 2018. Having started out with chef’s knives, he now specialises in elegant folding knives, particularly precision-crafted liner-lock models. His knives are distinguished above all by their fine craftsmanship and a pleasantly smooth blade action. The liner-lock knives can be opened comfortably with one hand.
This unique model features a ‘Basket Rose’ Damascus blade from Achim Wirtz. The masterpiece is perfected by the scales, which are crafted from hand-forged mosaic Damascus steel.
The liners are made of titanium, whilst finely grained desert ironwood has been used for the handle scales.
Each piece is a unique creation, combining traditional blacksmithing with modern design.
Handle scales: desert ironwoodHandle length: 12 cm
Handle thickness: 17.2 mm
Total knife length: 21.5 cm
Blade length: 9.5 cm
Blade steel: damascus steel Achim Wirtz
Bolsters: Mosaic Damascus Benjamin Hée
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm
Blade height: 23.3 mm
Weight: 160 g
ceramique detent ball
one hand opening
inclusive leather case, handmade in France
| Finish: | mat |
|---|---|
| blade steel: | damascus not stainless |
| handle material: | wood |
| plates: | without guillochage |
Benjamin Hée
Benjamin Hée is a self-taught blacksmith and knife maker who began forging at the foot of the Causse Noir five years ago. What started out as making his own kitchen knives quickly became his passion and his main focus as a craftsman.
Today, he specialises in 100% handmade kitchen knives and folding knives, particularly those with a liner lock mechanism, and is currently expanding his collection to include slip joint models. In the course of his development, he has also worked with experienced knife makers to further refine his technique and bring new perspectives to his craft. He has also recently started producing his own Damascus steel and crafts each knife as a unique piece from steel, wood and selected natural materials.
Contact: Benjamin Hée - Artisan coutelier, benjamin.hee@hotmail.fr, 10, route des Gorges du Tarn, 12520 Paulhe - France
