Meet the craftsmen
CEO - Bladesmith
Patrik Šekutor, a 24 year old craftsman with a background in mechanical engineering with a specialty in technical materials. Started his blacksmithing journey at the age of 16 and is now leading the Black Stork Manufacturing Company
CO-Founder - Apprentice Bladesmith
Karlo Dragivojević, a young and experienced craftsman, new to the craft of forging and knifemaking, but a fast and creative learner, he is bound to master it quickly and develop his own styles and designs!
Our Story
Black Stork Manufacturing Co. was born out of a love for the craft, with a purpose to create interesting, unique, and wickedly sharp knives.
Our creations are made atop the shoulders of all the giants and titans of craftsmanship that came before us and continue to teach and inspire us to this day.
The knives and tools we make are for those who know the value of hard work with precision and dedication to back it up. For all those who seek to own a piece of craftsmanship and functional art imbued with a piece of the craftsman’s soul.
Our work is heavily inspired by traditional Japanese techniques and designs, with our own personal twists and modern materials. We draw inspiration from old Japanese blacksmiths due to their renowned craftsmanship and unparalleled dedication to precision, function, and beauty in everything they create.
We believe as they did, that a knife or tool not only has to be sharp and functional, but also has to visually please its user. With that in mind we follow the 3 Fs:
Fit - is it pleasant in the hand during use?
Function - does it perform well during use?
Fashion - does it catch the eye? Is it cool? Is it sexy?
And so, with a passion to create things that will outlast their users, we set out on our journey to fill the world with intentionally and soulfully created knives, tools, and trinkets.
