Freya butter knife – handmade in ox horn with natural color variations
Freya butter knife – the knife in profile against a dark background
Cutlery set in horn – two butter knives ready next to crispbread and butter

Freja butter knife, 1 pc

$18.00
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Freja is a beautifully shaped butter knife that sits well in the hand. One butter knife is included in the price. We have chosen to show two examples so that you can see the colour variations. It is handmade in ox horn and is perfectly suited both to the elegant dinner party and to the camping trip. We have used horn in its natural colours to create a unique expression on each knife. According to old tradition, horn is the best material for a butter knife. It is not only beautiful, but also durable (in both senses) and environmentally friendly.

Measurements & Materials

Length: approx. 19 cm
Material: Cow horn
Cow horn is a fantastic material that, until about 100 years ago, was widely used for many things.
When plastic arrived, it replaced horn in many everyday items that had traditionally been handcrafted.
In the past, people made spoons, combs, spectacle frames, and shoehorns out of horn, among other things.
Our horn products are handcrafted with great skill in a small village in northeastern India. The horns are cleaned, sorted, boiled, and polished before being shaped into beautiful craftwork.
Horn is very strong and completely compostable—a sustainable material for both you and the environment. All horns used in Nordlys' production are a byproduct of the meat industry and come from livestock.

Care

Horn is a very hard-wearing and durable material. If you want to clean or wash your hornware, you can do it easily with warm water and washing-up liquid. If you clean with degreasing agents such as washing-up liquid often and to extend the already long life of the horn, you can also oil the horn with a vegetable oil such as olive oil. And wipe off afterwards with a cloth.
Horn is not dishwasher or microwave safe. As these risk splitting the horn in its different layers.

Details

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping: Within Sweden on orders over 699 kr

Shipping Sweden: Letter 29 kr. Parcel DHL/PostNord 59 kr. Home delivery from 79 kr (depending on weight & size)

Shipping EU: €9.99. Free on orders over €99

Shipping Norway: From 129 NOK. Free on orders over 999 NOK

Returns: 14-day return policy from receipt. Nordlys covers return shipping within Sweden.

Payment Options

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Sustainability & Manufacturing

We at Nordlys always strive to do our best to maintain ethical production and leave the smallest possible footprint on our planet.

Traditional craftsmanship is often produced in a traditional manner in many parts of the world. That is why we constantly work to choose partners with the best conditions and to continuously improve what we can. Long-term partnerships lead to long-term gains.

Read more at Sustainability – Environment & People.

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