Words by Francesca Perry
Twenty-eight design studios across Barcelona have been brought together to create 56 craft-led – and not always practical – table knives. Using blades manufactured by project organiser Florentine Kitchen Knives (FKK), the designers worked on creating a variety of unique handles, from mouldable thermoplastic and alabaster to the remnants of an abandoned chair.
Curated by Barcelona-based designer Berta Julià Sala alongside FKK, The Table Knife Project was showcased at Barcelona Design Week in November. Proceeds from the sale of the knives goes to support El Llindar Foundation, a local organisation which provides guidance and support for teenagers and young people that are excluded from the educational and social system – and equips them with the skills to work within the culinary and hospitality industries.