A safe place for delicate tools.
The KnifeNest™ is a safe place to keep your sharp tools away from your work area when not in use, reducing the risk of accidental injury. It also keeps them in good condition for longer, which helps reduce waste.
Like a real nest, the bed is soft and malleable. We use carefully selected balsa wood with soft grain and excellent memory. Tools sink into it with ease and stay upright without falling over. Balsa block replacements are available to increase the lifespan of your KnifeNest™.
Natural cork is used for the feet to ensure a solid grip and protection for your work surfaces.
An A36 Mild Steel weight is used to keep the KnifeNest™ firmly on your work surface. Its heft is enough to support multiple tools and keep the nest stable.
The KnifeNest™ is a safe place to keep your sharp tools away from your work area when not in use, reducing the risk of accidental injury. It also keeps them in good condition for longer, which helps reduce waste.
Like a real nest, the bed is soft and malleable. We use carefully selected balsa wood with soft grain and excellent memory. Tools sink into it with ease and stay upright without falling over. Balsa block replacements are available to increase the lifespan of your KnifeNest™.
Natural cork is used for the feet to ensure a solid grip and protection for your work surfaces.
An A36 Mild Steel weight is used to keep the KnifeNest™ firmly on your work surface. Its heft is enough to support multiple tools and keep the nest stable.
Concrete
While traditional Portland cement production is energy-intensive and a major source of CO₂ emissions, modern practices and material choices turn concrete into a more sustainable choice than alternatives like plastic. Our minimal use and decorative application of concrete allows us to appreciate its versatility and beauty.
Balsa
Balsa trees can reach harvest in as little as four years and they thrive in poor soil conditions with little to no fertilizer and limited water consumption. Balsa’s lightweight cellular structure means low transport energy for its volume. Balsa is a great alternative to polymer foams and is fully biodegradable.
Completely Unique
Because each KnifeNest™ is hand-crafted from natural materials, every piece is one of a kind. We celebrate this inherent variation and uniqueness as an artful balance of the familiar and the unexpected. Each singular work carries its own resonance and lasting appeal. From the grain in the balsa and cork, to the flow of the concrete; the beauty is in the natural process. While the concrete’s near polished surfaces will resist the elements, it will absorb the atmosphere over time, giving it even more uniqueness and intrigue. The KnifeNest™ will develop a unique patina over time from regular handling as well, subtly highlighting the edges and giving the concrete depth.
Completely Unique
Because each KnifeNest™ is hand-crafted from natural materials, every piece is one of a kind. We celebrate this inherent variation and uniqueness as an artful balance of the familiar and the unexpected. Each singular work carries its own resonance and lasting appeal. From the grain in the balsa and cork, to the flow of the concrete; the beauty is in the natural process. While the concrete’s near polished surfaces will resist the elements, it will absorb the atmosphere over time, giving it even more uniqueness and intrigue. The KnifeNest™ will develop a unique patina over time from regular handling as well, subtly highlighting the edges and giving the concrete depth.
