When I organised the first edition of SHE BLADES in Vienna, Austria in November 2024, I didn't know any of the women knife makers featured on this site.

Yet, as I began connecting with them and their creations gradually arrived at the gallery, it quickly became clear that SHE BLADES would become much more than just a beautiful exhibition.

Beyond promoting female artists, my goal is to highlight the feminine principle - “the YIN” - in a highly “YANG” infused domain. Embracing the feminine principle doesn’t mean decorating knife handles with flowers or painting blades pink. Far from it. It’s about prioritising art, beauty, creation, and collaboration over competition and the relentless pursuit of performance.

Such an initiative might seem trivial or idealistic in today’s challenging world. Yet, I'm convinced that chaos and destruction inevitably give way to creativity in art, design, music, writing, healing practices…

By championing art and collaboration over competition and destruction, we contribute to shaping a better future for ourselves and our children - a future rooted in beauty and creation.

We have a lot to cut through on this path. That’s why I made it my life purpose and passion to design and provide sharp tools to cut through what needs to be cut.

All the women below have explored their talents and souls to design unique art pieces, blades and knives that I'm honoured to share with you on this platform and during our exhibitions.

So what about you? What will YOU cut?

Stay sharp,

Pola