Das Messer und die Jagd
Die Jagdmesser von Messermacher Richard Kappeller
Das Messer und die Jagd
„Denn darin wurzelt ja der ganze Reiz und die Wonne des Jagens, dass der Mensch, der durch seinen unvermeidlichen Fortschritt aus der urväterlichen...
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Ibex Vollintgral – Birkenwald
Birkenwald
Die Birke symbolisiert nach keltischem Baumkalender, das wiedererwachende Leben, den Frühling und die Jungendlichkeit. Geschmückt als Maibaum kennzeichnet er das...
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Die Klappmesserserie Mono
Reduziertes Design trifft Trift auf vielfältigste Ausführungen und Variationen
Die Klappmesser der Serie „Mono“ sind die am individuellsten gestaltbaren Modelle, die von uns angefertigt werden können. Der Griffkorpus wird immer aus einem Stück...
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Unsere Messerneuheit speit Feuer
Vollintegralmesser mit handgestochener Drachen-Gravur
Bei diesem vollintegralen Messer geht es heiß her, da wir direkt in die mystische Welt der Drachen eintauchen. Der Drache ist ein fixer Bestandteil der Sagen und Mythenwelt...
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Der Messermacher wird offizieller Gault & Millau Partner
Ein Messer für den Koch des Jahres
Im Rahmen der Gault & Millau Genussmesse 2022 hat Richard Kappeller ein Messer für den Koch des Jahres, Max Natmessnig, nach einer Handskizze angefertigt. Beim...
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Einzigartig edel unser Jagdknicker Integral
Jagdmesser veredelt mit floraler Goldgravur
Wir möchten euch ein weiteres Projekt aus unserer Messermanufaktur vorstellen, bei dem neue Handwerkstechniken zum Einsatz kamen. Unser Jagdknicker Integral wurde nach der...
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Handgemachte Gürtelschnalle
Eine Gürtelschnalle aus Silber, Gold und Diamanten
Seit Jahren war es meine Vision, eine handgemachte Gürtelschnalle von hoher Qualität anzufertigen, um damit edle Ledergürtel noch weiter aufzuwerten. Daher war es bei...
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Mini Messer Sammleredition 2022
Auch im Kleinen messerscharf – unsere Sammlerkollektion von Minimessern
Im Jahr 2020 ist die Idee entstanden, eine spezielle und fortlaufende Kollektion aus Minimessern für Sammler zu erschaffen. Mit dieser limitierten Kollektion wollen wir...
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Taschenmesser „RHODIN DER DENKER“
Eine Hommage in Messerform an Bildhauer Auguste Rodins Plastik „Der Denker“
Für dieses Projekt realisierten Richard Kappeller und sein Team einen besonderen Kundenwunsch, wo neue Herausforderung gemeistert wurden und Arbeitstechniken zum Einsatz...
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Eine Vision wird Wirklichkeit
Die Vereinigung von Schmuck und Werkzeug
Im Oktober 2021 habe ich in Antwerpen eine einmonatige Ausbildung zum Diamantgutachter absolviert. Dabei hatte ich immer eine Vision vor den Augen, ein Messer mit einem...
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Artis Vollintegral - Fabelwesen
Fantastische Kreaturen aus dem Märchenwald
Bei diesem vollintegralen Messer wurde die Welt der Fabelwesen zum Leben erweckt. Fabelwesen sind aus den unterschiedlichsten Mythologien entstanden und haben zahlreiche...
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Spring-clean for your knives
Rust is no option
Birds are singing again and your knives will be glad about a spring-cleaning!
We assembled a few basic tips for you - if there are any questions left unanswered just take...
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Adam & Eve - Zunft-Linie Elegance
News from Paradise
This full integral with curved tang has an mammoth-ivory handle that was handcrafted in multicolored scrimshaw technique - an elaborate unique ELEGANCE from our limited...
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Knife of the Year 2021
Double win for "Fixed Blade" and "Cooking Knife" categories
Our submissions to this year's Messermagazin Reader's Choice won in two categories: 1st place in "Fixed Blade"category for our AKTOR JAGD and 1st place in "Cooking Knife"...
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Jack of all knives - our configurator
Your personal knife-design online
Here you see a comparison between the online-design of one of our customers (created with our knife-configurator) and the realization handcrafted in our workshop. Before...
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Fresh from the kitchen
Japanese and European tradition fused
Our submission to this year's "Knife of the Year"-Award is a kitchen knife in European form. Its blade of powder-metallurgical Layered Damascus Steel (stainless) allows a...
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Dagger DAMASCUS TORSION
Unique Damascus Pattern
This splendid dagger focuses on the artistic combination of its materials: Three different types of Damascus steel, each of which consist of two different steel types as...
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The Online Knife Configurator
Your personal knife-design
In our workshop we design and handcraft unique knives - every day. And we would like you to participate in this wonderful creation process. So we developed an online knife...
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Folded Knife Ramure Vario
Messermacher Kappeller presents: folding knife (ball bearing) in staghorn look
We proudly present our new limited series RAMURE VARIO.
The special thing about these folding knives are the staghorn-look scales. 3D scan technology enabled an exact...
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New flagshipstore in Vienna
Hello Vienna!
A few impressions from our new store in Vienna....
Messermacher Kappeller Wien
Rauhensteingasse 5
1010 Wien
0676843529550
wien@messermacher.at
Opening...
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Old handcraft - Hidden courtyards
Salzburg's handcrafters in the spotlight
On Friday 30th August 2019 from 2 - 8 p.m. knife-maker Messermacher Richard Kappeller's and goldsmith AkiDesign's workshops will be open for a special occasion: Salzburg's...
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“Amenite” – A Graceful Way to Dine
Cutlery Set Receives Top Distinction in Red Dot Award
Messermacher Kappeller GmbH has been honoured by the Red Dot Award Product Design 2019 committee. The cutlery set "Amenite" received the Red Dot: Best of the Best, the top...
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Knife of the Year 2019 - Kitchen Knife
Dramatic Damascus
This is the other of our two knives awarded first place in Messermagazin's 2019 knife competition.
Kitchen Knife: full integral design, non-stainless torsion damascus...
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Knife of the Year 2019 - Fixed Blade Knife
The Jade Knife
In the 2019 poll of German knife magazine's "Messermagazin", we were very successful and secured first place in two categories, "Fixed Blade Knife" as well as "Kitchen...
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Sharp Passion
A Visit from Wildschütz
The lifestyle and event masterminds from Wildschütz visited our workshop and produced a wonderful video.
Enjoy!
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Engravings
Make an Impression
An engraving gives each knife that special something. The finished piece shows the personal handwriting of the engraver as well as the knife maker and its owner. This...
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Introducing the Corvus Compact
Universal Utility
The Corvus Compact is your trusted companion for both the great outdoors and everyday life. With its versatility and rugged construction, it's always the right cutting...
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Recognized Craftmanship
3rd Place at the Salzburger Handwerkspreis
The renowned craft awards Salzburger Handwerkspreis was held for the 28th time, and I am honored to be among the winners again! I was awarded 3rd place for my falconry...
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Handmade Leather Belts
Complete Your Look
Along with the wrist watch, the belt continues to be a mainstay among men's accessories. Whether you choose to keep it simple or make a statement, here a man can...
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The Falconry Knives
Taking Knifemaking to Soaring Heights
This exciting project was commissioned by Gaston J. Glock Style Ltd., who develop products for sport shooters and hunters.
I crafted fifteen hunting knives — five...
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Knife Terms
A Brief Guide
Knife making is an exciting, multi-faceted field. Exploring it requires some familiarity with the steelmaking process, the various materials and manufacturing methods,...
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Handle Materials
The Choice is Yours
Wood
Not only the type of wood and its specific hardness determine the properties of a wood; they are also greatly influenced by fibre direction, moisture content at...
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Leather Sheaths
Stow with Style
A knife sheath has to be easily accessible and shouldn't be in the way or come loose. We craft all sheaths on-site, which allows us to tailor them to each knife. We use...
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Steel
The Soul of a Knife
The choice of steel is one of the most important decisions when making a knife. We use a number of steels to fit the intended use and cutting geometry of each blade. Heat...
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A New Outlook on an Old Tradition
A Knife for the Lederhose
The traditional lederhosen breeches are more fashionable than ever in the alpine region.
Traditionally, lederhosen were worn for working, hunting, and hiking, and for...
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My Vision
My Mission
Love for the craft. Love for tradition. Love for detail.
This love gave rise to my passion for knife making. To breathe new life into an old tradition, to have people...
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Damascus Steel
As Unique as a Fingerprint
Known for its mesmerizing patterns, Damascus steel is no longer limited to antique Damascene swords or Japanese sushi knives. More than ever, it can be found in modern...
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Full Tang Knife
More Tang for Your Bucks
As the name suggests, the full tang design is characterised by a tang that runs the entire length of the knife. Handle scales are glued to both sides and secured with...
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Our Knives II
Perfection in Form and Function
In part two of our knife guide, we introduce you to the Escort Drei-Finger, the Artis Vollintegral, and the Silva Allround.
Escort Drei-Finger
A type of knife held with...
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Our Knives I
Equipped to Meet Every Wish
For all the romantic notions, knife-making also makes use of advanced manufacturing techniques. For instance, while the blade is lovingly honed by hand, the tempering is...
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Too good not to use
These Knives are Made for Cutting ♪
As exquisite as it is, you'd be forgiven for not wanting to use a Kappeller like an ordinary knife. But that would be a waste, for a Kappeller's beauty is equalled only by...
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