Women in cutting arts

membership

A community for women who shape, curate, sharpen, design, and support the world of blades.

You belong

here

SHE BLADES aims to shine a light on women in the world of cutting arts, whose contributions often remain in the shadows despite their rich history in the craft - as knife makers, sharpeners, designers, curators, authors, shop owners …

We offer a place where your craft, your vision, and your voice can thrive beyond borders.

WHAT MEMBERSHIP BRINGS

Membership is more than access: it's belonging.

SHE BLADES invites you to join a community moved by creativity, collaboration, transmission, a sense for the beautiful, and courage.

If these words speak to you, join us - and tell us: what do your blades - or your art - cut through?

Set of hand made knife for SHE BLADES by Sylvie Pauliac, member of SHE BLADES for international exhibition in Vienna, Austria


  • A space to explore new ideas, find inspiration, and evolve your artistic language.

SHE BLADES stands for collaboration between its international members, women knife makers and women in the cutting arts.


  • A network of women working across the cutting arts - connecting skills, disciplines, and experiences.

Anne-Juliette Tanguy, member of SHE BLADES, international platform for women cutting arts, teaching the basics of knife making in her workshop in France

  • A community committed to sharing knowledge, techniques, and stories that keep our craft alive.

Hand made knife set from Pascale Sabaté, member of SHE BLADES for international exhibition in Vienna


  • A refined sensitivity to form, harmony, and the quality of what is made.

Kelly Vermeer Vella member of SHE BLADES, international platform for women cutting arts. First woman to win forged in fire.

  • Courage originally comes from the latin word "cor” meaning “heart” and refers to the heart as the seat of our spirit and actions.

Three levels of membershiP

Choose the level of membership that meets your needs and where you are in your journey.

The three levels of membership are the same for women knife makers and non knife-making professionals of the cutting arts.

The only distinction is that professionals who are not knife makers can participate in our international exhibitions (level 3) in the form of a curatorial presence, demonstrations, round-table contributions, stand participation …

(swipe between cards below to see the three membership levels)

  • Pascale Sabaté et Denis Lagarde, knife makers at Gembloux knife show 2025. Pascale Sabaté is member of SHE BLADES, international platform for women knife makers.

    Level 1: community access

    60€ in 2026 - 120€ from 2027

    - Access to the online community platform

    - Exchange with other women in the cuttings arts

    - Share questions, techniques, tools, and experience

    - Discover opportunities and collaborations

    Perfect if you want to join the movement, connect, and grow within a supportive network.

    Join the community
  • Gain visibility thanks to our online platform dedicated to women knife makers SHE BLADES. Because it feels more confortable working at the forge than on a computer.

    Level 2: online presence

    120€ in 2026 - 240€ from 2027

    Everything in level 1, plus:

    - A dedicated profile on the SHE BLADES website

    - Profile photo

    - Artist or professional bio

    - Photos of your work or activity

    - Links to your website and social media

    - One newsletter feature per year

    - One blog article per year

    Ideal if visibility, international outreach, and professional recognition matter to you.

    Gain visibility
  • Deutsches Klingenmuseum Solingen - SHE BLADES international exhibition for hand made knives from women knife makers - vernissage 6 march 2026

    Level 3: International exhibitions

    240€ in 2026 - 480€ from 2027

    Everything in levels 1 and 2, plus:

    - Participation in our international exhibitions

    - Up to three exhibitions dates per year in the European Union

    - Possibility of selling your pieces in the online gallery

    - Visibility in museums, fairs, and cultural events we partner with.

    Perfect if you want to bring your work into the world - physically, culturally, and artistically

    Go International

WHO can join?

Women who work with sharp tools in any form:

  • Knife makers

  • Sharpeners

  • Designers

  • Curators

  • Shop owners

  • Researchers

  • Artists (including martial arts) using blades in their practice

  • …

If the cutting arts are part of your craft or your profession, this is your place.

As of today, SHE BLADES aims to shine a light on women whose contribution in this field deserves more exposure.

In time, the platform will be open to everyone, regardless of gender, who supports our vision.

Why join SHE BLADES?

> Visibility

> Community

> Representation

> Opportunities

> Visibility > Community > Representation > Opportunities

SHE BLADES is here to support the women shaping the cutting arts today and to encourage the ones who would like to express themselves in this field tomorrow.

Ready to join?

Choose your level of membership and become part of an international community shaping the future of sharp tools.

Join us