Steel by Lundbergs
Bottle opener
Pickup available at Kylvägen 8
Usually ready in 5+ days
We forge the opener from the rails of the Krösnabanan railway line, an old narrow-gauge railway that ran between Nättraby and Emmaboda, constructed starting in 1892. The railway was operational until 1939, when trucks replaced most of its transportation functions. The name "Krösnabanan" derived from the fact that the train was so slow that passengers could jump off to pick lingonberries (known as "krösna" in dialect) and then hop back on.
The handle we attach to the opener is made from material sourced from the old warship HMS Älvsnabben, a minesweeper used by the Swedish defense between 1943 and 1980. It was a long-range vessel that undertook several world voyages. King Carl Gustaf completed his military service aboard this ship from 1966 to 1967. The wood we use, Iroko, comes from decking laid over the minesweeping equipment on the ship's deck. This decking was used during port visits for formal dinners and events, allowing guests to walk with their shoes on without slipping on the deck.
Crafts from scratch
We manufacture our knives from the ground up in our forge, often with different types of steel and metals for specific appearance and properties. This process is called welling, where the materials are merged under high pressure. We usually use Swedish steel for its high quality and durability.
Razor blade edge
When the knife blade is infected, format and tempered, the grinding of the blade's grinding phases, which determines the geometry of the blade. Kitchen knives are ground thinner than hunting knives, which need stronger primary eggs. The grinding is performed by hand and is followed by final polish with stones, sandpaper and polishes. The blade is then sharpened by hand in Japanese bench stones for best sharpness.
F.A.Q
How do I take the best care of my knife?
Under our FAQ page you can read all about knife handling, grinding and maintenance, as well as orders and deliveries.