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How Cutlery is Made

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STUDIO WILLIAM CUTLERY GOES THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 45 PROCESSES AND FINISHING TECHNIQUES, FOR EACH SINGLE PIECE

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

We really care about the smallest detail. Our designs stand the test of time. We use the highest quality of material available, for all our products, with every piece inspected by our Quality Control Team, before it is packed just for you. This ensures that you always attain, a finish of perfection. Our cutlery is frequently described by our customers, as elegant and beautifully designed.

HOW FORKS ARE MADE

Not only do we polish the back of the tines, we polish in between every Fork tine, to ensure a more refined dining experience.

Blank Stainless Steel Sheet

Using the highest quality 18/10 Stainless Steel sheeting, the rough shape of the fork is pressed out using an industrial die.

First Rolling of the Head

The Stainless Steel sheet, is rolled out to create the thickness required for the tines.

Second Rolling of the Head

The rolling process is finessed, during the second pass, to ensure the cutlery is at the correct thickness.

First Forming of the Handle

The handle is then formed, using pressure and a mould.

Second Forming of the Handle

The handle is then finessed on both sides, with any additional details that are required.

Fork Head Trimmed to Shape

The head of the fork is trimmed to the required length, width and shape for the tines.

Outer Tines Clipped

We clip the outside tines first, to avoid the middle tines being damaged. Due to the malleable nature of Stainless Steel at high temperatures, it is important to take the time to do things correctly.

Inner Tines Clipped Out

The inner tine clipping is then done.

Handle Edges Shaped

The edges of the handles are shaped.

Head and Tines Edge Grinding

We then polish the head, and the tines, to ensure a smooth, consistent surface. This process removes any unwanted materials.

Head Buffing

The head is then buffed, in preparation for the forming of the tines.

Head Formed

The tines are bent into shape, using a mould.

Tines Back Polished

The back of the tines are polished, to ensure a more refined finish.

Back Stamp Applied

We stamp the back of the cutlery with the Studio William logo.

First Polishing

As part of the first polishing process, we prepare the cutlery for either our Satin (brushed Stainless Steel) or Mirror finishes.

Final Polishing

At Studio William, our polishing process includes up to 36 steps. We pride ourselves on polishing our cutlery between the tines. We believe satisfaction is found in the details.

How Knives are Made

Studio William knives are made of a fully hardened 13 Chromium Stainless Steel 48-52 HRC, for a stronger, longer lasting blade.

Blank Stainless Steel Ingot

The Studio William Knives are made from a different mix of Stainless Steel, to ensure the blades do not corrode, or dull, over time.

Hot Forging Handle and Bolster

The handles are hot forged, using a combination of traditional techniques and moulds.

Rolling Blade

The blade is then rolled, to create the surface as required.

Clipping Out Handle

The handles are then clipped out.

Clipping Out Blade

The blade is then clipped to the required silhouette.

Tempering (Hardening) Blade

At this point in the process, the blade is hardened, using various techniques, including cooling with ice.

Grinding Edges

All the edges are ground down, to ensure that there are no residual pieces of excess Stainless Steel.

Buffing

The knives are then buffed in preparation for the polishing process.

First Polishing

At this point, the knives are prepared for either our Satin (brush Stainless Steel), or Mirror finishes.

Second Polish. Serrations and Etch Mark Applied to the Blade

Once the base polish has been completed, the serrations are added, along with the Studio William logo, which is acid-etched to the blade.

Final Polish the Knife is now sent to QC for Inspection

Before we send out any of our cutlery, we go through a rigorous Quality Control process, to ensure that the product fulfils our exacting standards.

How Spoons are Made

The spoon is one of the most intimate and universal pieces of cutlery. Starting it's life as a solid sheet of Stainless Steel, our cutlery goes through over 45 manufacturing processes. Here are the 13 fundamental steps to create a Studio William Spoon.

Blank Stainless Steel Sheet

The Stainless Steel is cut with a template jig.

First Rolling of the Head

To form the bowl, the Stainless Steel is rolled under immense pressure, to create a flat surface area.

Second Rolling of the Head

The head shape is then refined, ensuring the thickness is correct, and the surface area is large enough for the intended bowl shape.

First Handle Forming

From this point, the form starts to be refined. The handle is then heated, and then under immense pressure, is pressed in a mould to create the desired shape.

Second Handle Forming

This stage is to refine the handle further, by using an additional mould for the opposing side of the cutlery.

Bowl Profile Trimmed

At this point the spoon bowl is ready to be trimmed, creating the outline for the bowl.

Edge Grinding

Since the trimming process shears the Stainless Steel, the edges are ground to smooth out any roughness or sharp points.

Head Grinding

The head of the spoon, then goes through the grinding process, to ensure it has the correct edge shape, before the bowl is formed.

Head and Bowl Buffing

In preparation for the shaping of the bowl, the head of the spoon receives the first round of polishing, to remove any remaining raw edges.

Bowl Formed to Shape

At this point, the piece starts to look closer to the final product. The bowl is hammered into a mould, under immense pressure.

Back Stamp Applied

The Studio William logo is applied to the product.

The polishing process Begins

With over 36 steps involved, our polishing process starts by smoothing out the entire piece, to our industry leading level of Mirror, or Satin, finishes.

Final Polishing

Once the finish has been applied, and the polishing process draws to a close, we inspect every item, to ensure that the edges are perfectly smooth.

NEED HELP? Feel free to contact our Customer Support team on:

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