Knife manufacturer Hornhecht

Knife manufacturer Hornhecht in Cammin - unique pieces made from Damascus steel

In a small barn workshop in the Mecklenburg town of Cammin, not far from the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the Hornhecht knife manufactory creates exceptional knives with character. Blacksmith Richard Lehmann works Damascus steel, which he folds himself, by hand into unique pieces suitable for everyday use that are hard to beat in terms of quality and craftsmanship. You won't find prefabricated blanks or industrial handles here - each blade is unique.

Antiquarian spindle press and fine handle material from all over the world

An antiquarian screw press, which uses up to 30 tons of pressure to shape the red-hot iron, occupies a special place in the workshop. Lehmann carefully selects wood, antlers and horn materials from all over the world for the handles. Upcycling also plays an important role: old, battered humpback knives, for example, are given new olive wood handles, giving them a second chance.

Workshop tour with forging demonstration and coffee

Richard Lehmann opens his workshop to visitors, heats up the forge and demonstrates various forging techniques, including the impressive screw press. The demonstration is followed by coffee and cake - an experience that can be wonderfully combined with a trip along the Mecklenburg Baltic coast between Rostock, Stralsund and Fischland-Darß-Zingst