Simon Maillet makes high quality kitchen knives, working to his own original designs.  The Sheffield-based bladesmith forges each of his knives individually, using locally-sourced carbon steel and wood.  Simon has been developing his technique over the last six years. Using just a hammer and anvil, all the knives are crafted by him in his workshop.  Taking inspiration from the Japanese ethos of wabi-sabi, Simon is adamant that “knives can be beautiful, but need first and foremost to be practical”.

Like many modern day artisans, Simon had another life before taking up his current craft. With a background in urban ecology and landscape design, he met a bladesmith while travelling by bike in 2009, who inspired him to take a different path. Having relocated from his native France to Manchester in 2017, he was ultimately drawn to live in Sheffield due to the city’s long history of steelwork and blacksmithing. He considers it a privilege to be part of that community and ongoing history.

For more information see www.simonmaillet.com