Patattenscheller / aardappelmesje / potato peeler by Antoine Van Loocke’s
The knife maker of Flanders
The special knives of Antoine Loocke adorning the tables in chique Belgian restaurants.
Old blades that for most people have no value, is the base for his creations.
He restores the metal an for making the handles he uses rotten trees, ivory of Maria sculptures en waste.
Photo caption: This couples knife was found after 2 years in the compost heap. They asked if I could still do something with it … unfortunately there are limits …
More info on: Antoine van Loocke and more pictures on his Blog
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Nov 2, 2013 -
Some look pretty scary and some are so elegant and quite beautiful.
Have a good weekend Marion x
Marion Pannekoek
Nov 2, 2013 -
I agree Lois, for some reason I always see knives in connection with hunting … must be my memories of rednecks in Georgia …