HAYDEN SCOTT | Champion Knives
Hayden Scott of Champion Knives. Hand forged culinary knives and patterned steel, wrought and intentionally transformed in the harsh environment of the forge. Focused on natural elements and reclaimed metals, creating objects that bring people together through cooking and sharing.
My hand forged culinary knives are the result of spending over half my life working in kitchens. Designed to be functional tools for everyday use, created with personal connection in mind. With carbon steel being my ingredient of choice, these knives take on a life of their own, and will hopefully be passed along through families for decades.
Knife making and working with my hands brings me so much enjoyment, allowing me to forge ideas into functional objects that also aid in bringing people together around the dinner table. Connection with people is something that brings me immense value, and by sharing this craft it is endlessly rewarding. I hope that someone collecting one of my knives gets a feeling about me as a person, and the things that I enjoy. I love the rawness of the natural materials and the harshness of the making process. It never ceases to amaze me the such beautiful creations can emerge from the brutal environment of the forge.
Hayden’s studio is shared with Janel Reid.
championknives.co.nz
@championxknives
Saturday & Sunday
19 Kitewaho Road
Swanson
Wheelchair Accessible
On street parking only
