HOW MEMBERSHIP
WORKS
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#creation #collaboration #transmission #sense for the beautiful #courage
how membership
works
SHE BLADES welcomes women working in the world of sharp tools - wether they are makers or other professionals shaping the culture of blades.
We also welcome companies and private supporters - regardless of gender - who share our values of creativity, collaboration, transmission, a sense for the beautiful, and courage.
THREE MEMBER GROUPS
SHE BLADES offers three membership paths. Each respond to a specific way of participating in - or supporting - the cutting arts.
(Swipe between cards to explore the three groups)
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1. Women in the Cutting Arts
For women knife makers and women professionals working in the field: curators, sharpeners, boutique owners, designers, historians, researchers …
Wether you're a knife maker or a professional working in the world of blades, you can choose the membership level that matches your needs and your way of contributing.
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2. Companies
For brands, institutions, cultural partners, and all organisations wishing to support SHE BLADES.
Boost your brand with strong cultural positioning and gain extended visibility thanks to a direct association with our international exhibitions and mission.
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3. Private supporters
For individuals who believe in our work and want to help women in the cutting arts gain visibility.
Support us thanks to an open donation without any obligation or expectation. Or become a benefactor member with prior access to our events as well as privileged updates.
How to choose your membership level?
Your membership depends on:
who you are (maker, professional, company, supporter),
how you wish to participate,
and how closely you want to connect with the SHE BLADES community.
Joining is simple
Choose your membership category,
Select your level,
Complete the registration form,
Join a growing international community shaping the future of the cutting arts.
Frequently asked questions
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No - you don’t have to be a knife maker to join SHE BLADES.
We welcome anyone who moves within the world of blades or feels connected to it.
Whether you forge, sharpen, curate, teach, design, collect, research, sell, or simply love handcrafted knives, there is a place for you here.
Our memberships are open to:
women knife makers,
women professionals in the cutting arts (sharpeners, curators, shop owners, designers…),
companies who wish to support the cutting arts,
private supporters who resonate with our values.
What matters most is not your profession, but the spirit that guides you - creativity, collaboration, transmission, a sense for the beautiful, and courage.
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SHE BLADES was born to shine a light on an underrepresented community in the cutting arts.
Yet everyone, regardless of gender, is welcome to stand with us in this adventure.
We offer different membership options depending on your wishes and level of involvement.
In time, we may open the circle to everyone whose heart resonates with these words regardless of gender: creation, collaboration, transmission, a sense for the beautiful and courage.
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Yes - absolutely.
You can upgrade your membership at any time if you feel called to take part more actively in the SHE BLADES community. Whether you want greater visibility, access to exhibitions, or a deeper level of engagement, you’re free to move to a higher tier whenever it feels right for you.
Just reach out, and we’ll guide you through the process.
CONTACT
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Non-knife makers can take part in SHE BLADES exhibitions - their contribution simply takes a different form.
Women who work in the cutting arts as curators, sharpeners, designers, researchers, or shop owners may be involved through curatorial presence, demonstrations, talks, round tables, or participation at the SHE BLADES stand.
They may not exhibit knives themselves, but their expertise, voice, and practice are an essential part of the ecosystem we aim to highlight. SHE BLADES exhibitions are designed to shine a light on every woman shaping the world of blades - makers and non-makers alike.
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Yes, they are - however, some pieces may currently be on display in museums or galleries.
The main purpose of SHE BLADES is to promote women knife makers and their artistry. The gallery presents only a selection of their work; from here, you can visit each makers' website or social media accounts to discover more.
You have more questions? Feel free to get in touch:
Ready to join?
Be part of a movement that celebrates creativity, expertise, and the feminine principle within the art of sharpness.