An insight into the high quality materials I use to make knives, jewellery & leathercrafts
Materials
I aim to source a good amount of my materials from the UK, it makes sense to, when possible. Not because it is cheaper, but because not everything needs to be shipped in from overseas, and we have quite good suppliers of wood and metal in this country.
When I can, I also source locally, such as hardwood for my handles. I aim to increase this as I get in touch with more suppliers.
Jewellery
All of my jewellery range is made using ethically sourced, recycled precious metals, using traditional techniques and tools. From sterling silver to 18k carat gold, I aim to keep my pieces affordable and unique, either inspired by the local coastline or my own blacksmithing techniques. This range includes wedding & casual rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. My silver and gold is sources via cooksongold, meaning reliable quality and respectable pricing. If you’d like a breakdown of the pricing for any of my jewellery, please ask.
Steel
My steel work ranges from kitchen knives to homeware, everything is fully hand forged using sustainable charcoal and UK sourced steels. My kitchen knives are made from varying grades of carbon steel, sourced from GFS knife supplies, ensuring a reliable, high quality blade that is traditionally forged by hand. My homeware is made from milled steel sourced from FHBrundle.
Leather
Leather is a fantastic material that is durable and long lasting. All of my leatherwork is made using fine quality, veg tanned Italian leather. Every stitch is hand pulled using a traditional saddle stitch technique which ensures strength and durability in every piece I make, leaving small traces of being handmade. The UK does have some suppliers for leather, however it remains rather expensive.
I also offer small repairs/replacement for leather items. It is a long lasting material and sometimes just needs some care rather than being replaced.
