A safe place for delicate tools.

The KnifeNest™ is a safe place to keep your sharp tools away from your work area when not in use, reducing the risk of accidental injury. It also keeps them in good condition for longer, which helps reduce waste.

Like a real nest, the bed is soft and malleable. We use carefully selected balsa wood with soft grain and excellent memory. Tools sink into it with ease and stay upright without falling over. Balsa block replacements are available to increase the lifespan of your KnifeNest™. 

Natural cork is used for the feet to ensure a solid grip and protection for your work surfaces.

An A36 Mild Steel weight is used to keep the KnifeNest™ firmly on your work surface. Its heft is enough to support multiple tools and keep the nest stable.

Simple Materials

  • Concrete Casting, Concrete Desk Object,

    Concrete

    While traditional Portland cement production is energy-intensive and a major source of CO₂ emissions, modern practices and material choices turn concrete into a more sustainable choice than alternatives like plastic. Our minimal use and decorative application of concrete allows us to appreciate its versatility and beauty.

  • Balsa wood, sustainable material, biodegradable

    Balsa

    Balsa trees can reach harvest in as little as four years and they thrive in poor soil conditions with little to no fertilizer and limited water consumption. Balsa’s lightweight cellular structure means low transport energy for its volume. Balsa is a great alternative to polymer foams and is fully biodegradable.

  • Steel, Recyclable, common

    Steel

    One of the most common building materials, steel is exceptionally recyclable. Over 90% is recovered and recycled, drastically cutting the need for virgin iron ore and lowering embodied carbon. Its durability, long service life, and ease of reuse or repurpose help minimize environmental impacts.

  • Cork Bark, sustainable material, biodegradable, Natural cork, golden cork

    Cork

    The Cork oak tree has its bark harvested every nine to twelve years. The bark will regenerate, support biodiversity, and continue sequestering CO₂ . Its lightweight, impermeable, closed-cell structure makes it fully recyclable, biodegradable, with low transport energy.

  • A close-up of a rectangular gray brick with a slightly textured surface.

    Concrete

    While traditional Portland cement production is energy-intensive and a major source of CO₂ emissions, modern practices and material choices turn concrete into a more sustainable choice than alternatives like plastic. Our minimal use and decorative application of concrete allows us to appreciate its versatility and beauty.

  • Illustration of a wooden block with grain texture on a white background.

    Balsa

    Balsa trees can reach harvest in as little as four years and they thrive in poor soil conditions with little to no fertilizer and limited water consumption. Balsa’s lightweight cellular structure means low transport energy for its volume. Balsa is a great alternative to polymer foams and is fully biodegradable.

  • Metal I-beam with a flat top and bottom edge, standing vertically on a white background.

    Steel

    One of the most common building materials, steel is exceptionally recyclable. Over 90% is recovered and recycled, drastically cutting the need for virgin iron ore and lowering embodied carbon. Its durability, long service life, and ease of reuse or repurpose help minimize environmental impacts.

  • Illustration of a hollowed-out log with bark on the outside and a smooth interior.

    Cork

    The Cork oak tree has its bark harvested every nine to twelve years. The bark will regenerate, support biodiversity, and continue sequestering CO₂ . Its lightweight, impermeable, closed-cell structure makes it fully recyclable, biodegradable, with low transport energy.

From the beginning, we set out to create a product that would last a lifetime but wouldn’t leave a lasting footprint. We’ve prioritized natural materials as often as possible and are focused on our product’s entire lifecycle.

Completely Unique

Because each KnifeNest™ is hand-crafted from natural materials, every piece is one of a kind. We celebrate this inherent variation and uniqueness as an artful balance of the familiar and the unexpected. Each singular work carries its own resonance and lasting appeal. From the grain in the balsa and cork, to the flow of the concrete; the beauty is in the natural process. While the concrete’s near polished surfaces will resist the elements, it will absorb the atmosphere over time, giving it even more uniqueness and intrigue. The KnifeNest™ will develop a unique patina over time from regular handling as well, subtly highlighting the edges and giving the concrete depth.

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