HANDCRAFTED ICELANDIC KNIVES
WITH ICELANDIC MATERIALS
THE FINE ART OF KNIFEMAKING
Master craftsman Knifemaker Palli Kristjánsson work hard in the Knifemaker atelier, where he creates an array of Icelandic knives for collectors, and all those who appreciate the workmanship behind a finely crafted tool.
Palli Kristjánsson is carrying on an ancient Icelandic tradition. Using only materials that were available in the Viking Age, he brings them into today’s modern times in a new and highly artistic way. With his unique approach to knife making he creates decorated knives that evoke the feral surroundings of his native land and the Viking Age of his forefathers.
KNIFEMAKER REPURPOSES ICELANDIC MATERIALS
ICELANDIC ARTISANS AT WORK
THE KNIFEMAKER OF ICELAND
Kristjánsson wanders the highlands and lowlands of his beloved country collecting suitable materials for his labours of love. The sheaths he fashions for the knives are no less evocative. Using cow, seal and fish leather, Kristjánsson creates a fitting sheath. Often the sheaths, like the handles are intricately patterned with Viking symbols and carvings. No two knives and sheaths are the same. When you own a Kristjánsson knife, you can be sure that it’s a unique handmade knife.
CUSTOM MADE FOR LIFETIME USE
Walk-ins are welcome at the Knifemaker atelier in Álafosskvos but please call ahead to make sure we have someone on site.
How the Icelandic Knives are Made
PALLI THE KNIFEMAKER IN THE NEWS
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