Edwina von Gal shares her favorite garments and implements, including the “world’s best trowel.”
Category: Knives
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Trump’s Tariffs on Switzerland Prompt Identity Crisis for Swiss Army Knife
President Trump’s 39 percent tariff on Switzerland has forced some companies to consider whether they could produce in the United States while still retaining their Swiss identity.
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9 Products for Your Home, With a Sense of Style
A sampling of recent home goods from veteran craftspeople.
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The Most Important Person in Japanese Food You’ve Never Heard Of
From her TriBeCa shop, Saori Kawano has spent decades supplying chefs with knives and housewares, and teaching Americans about the precise pleasures of the cuisine.
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A Guide to London’s Most Distinctive Shops
Sure, you can hit Harrods. But the British capital also has small specialized shops, some centuries old and still crafting items by hand. Here, a selection of singular shopping experiences.
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An Irish Artisan Finds Joy in Forging Knives
Patrick Brennan describes the process of making Damascus steel as ‘magical.’
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In Oman, a Dagger Symbolizes National Pride
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Local artisans still make khanjars, but the country’s immigrants now have a large role in keeping the skills alive.