{"title":"Robert Kaufmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert Kaufmann has spent more than thirty years at the forge, building a reputation across Europe for some of the most elaborate and finely resolved knives and swords being made today. He works from southern Germany — in Aitrach, Baden-Württemberg, close to the Swiss and Austrian borders — under the Cuttingart name. His output spans culinary knives, everyday carry, hunting blades, and the occasional sword, an unusually broad practice that reflects three decades of accumulated technique. Cuttingart is the rare workshop where ornamental ambition is supported by a deep foundation in traditional forging, rather than layered on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance, precision, and disciplined technique sit at the centre of Robert's practice. He moves comfortably between mono steel, cleanly forged laminated constructions, and richly patterned Damascus, choosing the approach to suit the brief rather than the other way around. Heat treatment, grind geometry, and finishing are treated with the same seriousness as the more visible pattern work, which is why his culinary knives cut as confidently as they display. Handles are shaped with care for the hand, and the work routinely incorporates precious materials — silver, occasionally diamonds — without ever feeling decorative for its own sake. Material integrity remains the governing principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets Cuttingart apart is the way Robert resolves ambitious decoration into something genuinely functional and heirloom-quality. The pattern-welded steels, sculpted handles, and refined fittings read as the work of a maker who has earned the right to embellish through decades of foundational forging. Few European bladesmiths combine this breadth of capability with this level of finish. We are proud to present Robert Kaufmann within the Modern Cooking Collectors Selection, where Cuttingart's blend of ornament, geometry, and edge stability stands as one of the most distinctive expressions of European knife making in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bone-steel-cheese-knife-set","title":"Ebony \u0026 Steel Aperitif Table Knife Set","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA perfect set from German artisan blacksmith Robert Kaufmann. The “Ebony and Steel” aperitif table knife set is ideal for setting at the table for casual snacking with a few drinks. Each of the knives features a forked tip, which is perfect collecting a freshly sliced piece of cheese, sausage or really anything else you enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe two knives are forged San Mai with a house made damascus cladding. Beautifully thin and sharp and with an elegant and highly functional profile. The overall look and feel of the knives is very beautiful with a unique and ergonomic grip made in rich, dark ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth knives come with a leather sheaf, which can also be belt mounted for travel. So, regardless of your preference, at the table, on a picnic or even a hiking trip you have a very nice set of knives for serving a aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Kaufmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43703485235465,"sku":"MC-112-838","price":2681.12,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/products\/CheeseKnifeSet-29.jpg?v=1754645150"}],"url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-is\/collections\/robert-kaufmann.oembed","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}