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The personal touch sknife take the fundamentals of a good knife, and turns them into something exceptional. Founder and CEO Michael Bach talks to HoReCa about his brand’s partnerships with some of the world’s best chefs, with over 300 Michelin stars, including more than thirty 3-star chefs…
Michael Bach, founder and CEO, sknife
Michael, your brand has partnered with some of the world’s best chefs, with over 300 Michelin stars between them, including more than thirty 3-star chefs. Tell us about this. sknife is an exclusive Swiss knife manufacturer based in Biel, the heart of Swiss watchmaking, where famous brands such as Rolex and Omega produce their timepieces. We benefit from direct access to the finest corrosion-resistant steel quality. Combined with stabilised Swiss wood, our knives and cutlery unite precision, durability, and refined elegance. Designed to perform beautifully even in demanding seaside environments like the French Riviera, sknife products are made to impress — both in the hand and on the table. We collaborate with more than 30 three-star chefs worldwide, creating fully customised solutions tailored to each restaurant. Every establishment has its own unique design language and colour concept — and we translate
this identity into our knives. From selecting the perfect handle colour to harmonising with the interior, each detail is thoughtfully aligned. How did your collaboration with Eden-Roc come about? For the iconic Hôtel du Cap, Eden-Roc, we created a bespoke expression of coastal elegance. Initiated by general manager Philippe Perd, the project was driven by the pursuit of something truly distinctive — a creation defined by rarity, character, and understated exclusivity. Inspired by the spirit of the Mediterranean, the Eden-Roc Riviera Collection captures the essence of the sea in both colour and texture. The handles are crafted in the hotel’s signature deep sea blue, enhanced by a subtle mother-of-pearl character that reflects light with a gentle, fluid brilliance. This interplay of colour and structure evokes the everchanging surface of the ocean — a tribute to the Riviera and its timeless allure. The result is
Did you know? Eden-Roc Riviera Collection
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sknife customises each of its products to cater for the demands of each chef it works with, from design language through to colour concept.