Amael Druez

Amaël Druez is a passionate craftsperson, a bladesmith at the Le Temps D'Un Souffle - Coutellerie d'Art workshop. He practises his trade at the heart of his workshop, where he creates art knives and forges. His story with the forge fire began in 2013, and since then, this passion has continued to burn intensely.

Initially drawn to forging through pure enthusiasm, Amaël trained himself within associations. His initial work revolved around metal, with an emphasis on jewellery-making and sculpture. After three years of constant experimentation and gathering equipment, he decided to transform his workshop into a true knifemaking forge.

His passion for materials leads him to take great pleasure in transforming various raw materials into elegant pieces. He works with metal, wood and horn, as well as a myriad of precious materials such as fossil mammoth ivory and coral. The possibilities seem endless, both in the choice of materials and in the working techniques.

Since 2017, Amaël has provided training courses in his workshop, offering a wide range from simple discovery to mastery. Whether creating a forge-finished knife or a high-precision mechanical knife, including Damascus steel forging, he adapts to each person's projects according to their level and aspirations.

He finds genuine fulfilment in a life constantly seeking learning and discovery, nourished by personal enrichment and the sharing of knowledge.