Natural and stabilized bones

The use of bone in cutlery goes back thousands of years. In ancient times, artisans used animal bones as a material to make knife handles and other tools. The bone was appreciated for its availability, robustness and ease of transformation.

Over time, cutlery has developed and diversified, resulting in the use of a variety of materials. However, the bone remained a popular material due to its unique aesthetic appeal and comfortable grip. It was common to see knife sleeves made from animal bones such as beef, deer, camel, and even whale bones.

With industrialization, bone popularity in cutlery declined due to the introduction of synthetic materials and plastics. However, some traditional artisans and cutlery continued to perpetuate the use of the bone, thus preserving ancestral know-how.

Today, the bone is still used in high-end cutlery, especially for collection knives, handicrafts and luxury products. Modern stabilization and colouring techniques have preserved the natural appearance of the bone while improving its durability and moisture resistance.

Dive into the excellence of cutlery at Mercorne.fr, where we master the art of stabilization and colouring camel bones. Our true French know-how gives life to unique and refined knife sleeves. Enjoy the unrivalled authenticity and quality of our creations, designed with passion for more than 30 years.