Welcome to the world of Schmiedefeuer, where passion, quality, craftsmanship and individuality are the focus.

 

I am Kurt Forstner and the bladesmith at Schmiedefeuer.

My passion for metals began more than three decades ago, when I studied materials science at the Montanuniversität Leoben and earned my PHD in the field of metal forming technology.

Finally the day came when I stood at the anvil for the first time and the fire literally never left me.

After many years in industry, I decided to combine theory and practice.

I learned how to make hand-forged knives and continuously refined my craftsmanship skills.

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Forging a knife is a process that requires patience, discipline and dedication. You stand in front of the raw material and use the fire of the furnace and the power of the hammer to shape it into a precise blade.

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For me, knife making is an expression of strength, precision and dedication. Every knife that leaves my workshop bears the signature of this process.

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In 2024 I decided to realize my life's dream and founded Schmiedefeuer. Since then I have been running my small workshop here in Styria, where I make high-quality kitchen knives. Every knife that leaves my workshop is the result of my passion for the bladesmith's craft and my tireless search for perfection.