The brand reinventing the kitchen knife

Handmade crafts are booming – from kitchen knives in Sheffield to custom surfboards in San Francisco.

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 20 September 2022 Building a physical product from scratch is no easy feat, requiring time, skill and – most importantly – a niche. Here are five stories of businesses from around the world that are taking the do-it-yourself movement to the next level.       01 The brand reinventing the kitchen knife Hugo Worsley, chef turned knife-maker, is behind Allday Goods, a small-scale production workshop in Sheffield that creates blades using local steel and recycled plastic. Read more Hugo Worsley, chef turned knife-maker, is behind Allday Goods, a small-scale production workshop in Sheffield that creates blades using local steel and recycled plastic.       02 Handmade surfboards hit San Fran After shaping his first board at the age of 16, Danny Hess continued developing his craft into adulthood and now carves custom boards for other avid surfers using locally salvaged wood. Read more After shaping his first board at the age of 16, Danny Hess continued developing his craft into adulthood and now carves custom boards for other avid surfers using locally salvaged wood.       03 Making paper. Literally… Based in Fabriano, Italy, Manualis Cartiera is an independent paper brand that's reviving old-school techniques. Read more Based in Fabriano, Italy, Manualis Cartiera is an independent paper brand that's reviving old-school techniques.       04 Reviving a dying trade in Singapore Furniture designer Morgan Yeo is rebranding his family's carpentry business while working with local initiatives. Read more Furniture designer Morgan Yeo is rebranding his family's carpentry business while working with local initiatives.       05 How to build a successful hardware store The new tool shops – both physical and online – that are helping DIY projects stay alive. Read more The new tool shops – both physical and online – that are helping DIY projects stay alive.

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