About 3Falken
Knife making is a beautiful ancient craft to which I add a slightly modern touch. Each of my knives bears my own signature.
Here, you can get an impression of the person behind the anvil and the creation of 3FALKEN.
Nicolas Falkner
I am the creative mind and blacksmith behind 3FALKEN and have found my way from the world of motorcycles to the refined art of knife making. After my 15-year career as a trained motorcycle mechanic, this wonderful, ancient craft captivated me in 2019 and hasn’t let go since. In 2020, I decided to dedicate myself to the art of knife making, began setting up a workshop, and gathered knowledge from every corner.
Since January 2023, I have been at the helm of my own company, 3FALKEN. As an independent blacksmith, I have not only specialized in crafting knives but also created my own brand that stands for quality, aesthetics, and innovative craftsmanship. Each of my forged knives is the result of precise handwork, careful material selection, and the fusion of traditional techniques with modern design. They are not just tools but works of art that capture the essence of craftsmanship and functionality.
The Logo
The story begins in the workshops of a venerable cooper and man—our grandfather. Even back then, he marked each of his tools with three falcons flying one above the other as his personal trademark. He was always a role model for my two brothers and me, and so the birds became a symbol that connected us.
When I embarked on the path of knife making and founded my own company, it was a beautiful thought to integrate the family history and the significance of the birds into the logo. 3FALKEN was born—a tribute to the three Falkner brothers, their shared journey, and a continuation of our grandfather’s tradition.”**
The Manufacturing Process
I am a bladesmith, not a knife maker!
To many, this may seem like the same thing, but the difference couldn’t be greater. A knife maker purchases pre-forged steel and crafts knives from it. A bladesmith, however, produces the steel themselves.
The greatest effort in knife making lies in the forging process. This is where decisions are made about which steels to use, what patterns to work into the steel, and which metals to use for refinement. The true art lies not only in careful planning but also in precise execution. Steels not only have different temperatures at which they can be worked but also different melting points. Not every steel can be easily combined with another, and various refinements require a delicate touch, increasing the risk of errors.
Forging is an extremely hot and physically demanding process, with temperatures reaching around 1,200 °C, and it presents numerous potential sources of error.
