What makes a Morta knife unique?

Its handle. Morta is oak that lay around 5,000 years in the peat of the Brière marshes, and only about 10 to 20% of a trunk is usable. Each piece keeps its own grain, so no two knives look the same, and the patina left by your hand makes yours more personal still.

Which knives are in this collection?

Pocket knives (the Solid Morta, the lock back and the Tourbé), fixed blades, kitchen knives such as the paring knife and the chef knife, and Morta table knives in sets of 2 or 6, including the “Prestige” range.

Can a knife be personalized as a gift?

Yes. Engraving is free on nearly every knife, and on many models you can choose a pictogram drawn by the painter Nicolas Peyron. Mammoth ivory inlays (+€35), a blue border on the Solid Morta (+€20) or a case or sheath (+€40) complete it.

Pocket knife or fixed blade: which one to give?

A pocket knife folds into its handle and goes everywhere in a pocket. A fixed blade has no folding mechanism and is carried in a sheath, for the outdoors or the kitchen. Our fixed blades range from compact models, such as the Morta EDC, to XL knives.

Is it bad luck to give a knife as a gift?

An old superstition says so: the knife would cut the bond between giver and receiver. Tradition answers with a coin: the person who receives the knife gives one in return, as if buying it.

What knife should I give a man?

It depends on how he will use it: a pocket knife if he likes to carry one, a fixed blade for the outdoors, a chef knife if he cooks. The Solid Morta and the Tourbé come in stainless, as-forged and Damascus versions, which lets you match your budget.

How much should I budget for a unique knife?

Our pocket knives start at €120 with the Mini Solid Morta, and the as-forged and Damascus versions go up to €525. In the kitchen, the paring knife is €140, and table knife sets range from €240 for two Morta table knives to €2,650 for the set of six “Prestige”.

What is mammoth ivory?

It comes from mammoths found in the permafrost of Siberia or Canada. On our knives, it takes the form of small inlays in the Morta handle.

Is a Morta knife a collector's knife?

It can be: the material is rare, every handle is different and every knife is made by hand. But it remains a working knife, made to be used at the table and outdoors.

Unique Knives & Pocket Knives, Handmade in France

No two Morta knives are alike, because no two pieces of Morta are. Each handle is cut from oak that lay around 5,000 years in the Brière marshes, which we extract ourselves, and keeps its own grain. Pocket knives, fixed blades, kitchen and table knives: every knife of this collection is made in our Saint-Nazaire workshop, engraving is free on nearly every model, and prices start at €120. A gift that lasts a lifetime, and is guaranteed for one.

Morta knife lock back
160,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Morta knife lock back « Paint it Black »
180,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Morta Knife Lock Back as Forged
265,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Morta Knife Lock Back Damas
445,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
The Damas Tourbé
425,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
The Morta EDC
190,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
The Stainless Steel Tourbé
140,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
The Tourbé as Forged
245,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Paring knife
140,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
XL Paring knife
180,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
French Damascus Steel Chef Knife
780,00 € See more
French Stainless Steel Chef Knife
280,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Compact fixed knife as forged
180,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
XL fixed knife as forged
240,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Compact fixed damascus knife
340,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
XL Damascus fixed knife
460,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
“Prestige” Table knives (set of 6)
2.650,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
“Prestige” Table Knives (set of 2)
890,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Morta table knives (x2)
240,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Morta table knives (x6)
640,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Mini solid Morta
120,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Solid Morta
140,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
XL Solid Morta
180,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Mini solid morta as forged
210,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Solid Morta as forged
245,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
XL Solid Morta as forged
325,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Mini Solid Morta Damascus
340,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Solid Morta Damascus
425,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
XL Solid Morta Damascus
525,00 € See more This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

For someone who…	Our suggestion	Price
Always carries a knife	Solid Morta, The Stainless Steel Tourbé, Morta knife lock back	€140-160
Loves the outdoors and blades that age	The Tourbé as Forged, a carbon steel blade forged at the workshop	€245
Collects beautiful pieces	Morta Knife Lock Back Damas, XL Solid Morta Damascus	€445-525
Cooks	Paring knife, stainless steel or Damascus chef knife	€140-780
Loves to host	Morta table knives, set of 2 or 6	€240-640
Celebrates a big occasion	“Prestige” table knives, set of 2 or 6	from €890

Unique fixed and pocket knives

Morta knife lock back

Morta knife lock back « Paint it Black »

Morta Knife Lock Back as Forged

Morta Knife Lock Back Damas

The Damas Tourbé

The Morta EDC

The Stainless Steel Tourbé

The Tourbé as Forged

Paring knife

XL Paring knife

French Damascus Steel Chef Knife

French Stainless Steel Chef Knife

Compact fixed knife as forged

XL fixed knife as forged

Compact fixed damascus knife

XL Damascus fixed knife

“Prestige” Table knives (set of 6)

“Prestige” Table Knives (set of 2)

Morta table knives (x2)

Morta table knives (x6)

Mini solid Morta

Solid Morta

XL Solid Morta

Mini solid morta as forged

Solid Morta as forged

XL Solid Morta as forged

Mini Solid Morta Damascus

Solid Morta Damascus

XL Solid Morta Damascus

HANDMADE

THE PLEASURE OF A BEAUTIFUL KNIFE

REGIONAL KNIFE

MORTA: THE BLACK GOLD OF BRIÈRE

MAMMOTH IVORY

WHITE GOLD

Which knife to choose?

Make it one of a kind: engraving and options

A gift for every occasion

Is it bad luck to give a knife?

A knife that lasts

Frequently asked questions