Every MCx line begins with a relationship — it's one of the core values that drives MCx and Modern Cooking as a whole — and the MCx Krichbaum line is a clear expression of that. We've followed Simon Krichbaum's work since his apprentice days under Martin Huber, and watched him grow into one of the most exciting makers of his generation. He's a singular character with a big heart, and there's a truth to the idea that creativity is fuelled by love — working with Simon is genuinely easy and fun. That warmth doesn't come at the expense of discipline, though. He'll happily chase a challenge, but he knows exactly what's realistic and achievable, and that balance of ambition and restraint is what makes the partnership work.
The MCx Krichbaum line itself is deliberately kept simple. Each batch is a fresh design from Simon's workshop, and much of what makes it sing is already built in: the blade profile and geometry are defined by Simon's signature, which is exceptional in both ergonomics and performance, and premium steels are a given — Apex Ultra among them, though we're never locked to a single choice. With the fundamentals that good from the outset, our design conversations tend to focus where they can add the most: the handle material and design, and the choice of cladding and finish on the blade. Material choices drive a lot of these decisions. The result is pragmatic, premium and unfussy — beautifully made knives, nothing overwrought, designed around what actually makes a great knife a joy to use. Released in limited numbers — join the waitlist to secure a future allocation.
