commercial chef
Tormek Friend: Anders Johnsson
For Swedish chef Anders Johnsson, cooking is more than just a profession – it’s a reflection of heritage, creativity, and precision. From his early days standing beside his mother and grandmother i...
Tormek Friends
Get to know amazing creators from all over the world. All our friends have one thing in common: they know the importance of working with really sharp tools.
spooncarver
Tormek Friend: Jonas Als
Since growing up near the forest, Jonas Als has developed his creative talents and now works as a wood turner and craftsman. His workshop is situated on the coast of Zealand in Denmark, and that's ...
knifemaker
Tormek Friend: Tomer Botner
In an old industrial building with huge arched windows, just a couple of blocks away from the beach in Barcelona, you’ll find Florentine Kitchen Knives. The interior is remade to perfectly fit the ...
wood artist
Tormek Friend: Alex Carmona
Alex Carmona is a recognised master of relief printing who creates hand carved woodblock prints. His creations are primarily associated with incredible detail, skilled craftsmanship and impressive ...
wood artist
Tormek Friend: Carsten Nilsson
Carsten Nilsson is a Swedish wood sculptor and artisan who has his studio in Hammenhög in Swedish Österlen. There he creates the most intricate carvings with incredible skill, and holds courses whe...
cabinetmaker
Tormek Friend: William Douglas
William Douglas is an American cabinetmaker who is largely self-taught. He has his workshop in Phoenix, Arizona, where he has also opened a small coffee shop. After a somewhat difficult childhood w...
leathercrafter
Tormek Friend: Daniel Ankarstrand
Daniel Ankarstrand designs and manufactures salmon leather accessories under his brand Kristian Eddé. Based in Stockholm, he takes a by-product that would otherwise be thrown away and turns it into...
knifemaker
Tormek Friend: Geoff Feder
For Geoff, craftsmanship isn’t just a profession - it’s a lifelong passion that has shaped his identity and career. A maker at heart, Geoff’s story is one of exploration, dedication, and the transf...
woodworker
Tormek Friend: Vic Tesolin
Vic Tesolin is a Canadian woodworker and educator with a deep passion for the craft. Believing that mastering fundamental techniques fosters creativity, he encourages woodworkers to value the exper...
Tormek Friend: Fredrik Spåre
Fredrik Spåre, a chef turned knifemaker, took his fascination with cutlery to new heights. Based in Lindbacka Bruk, Sweden, he meticulously forges knives and offers courses where participants can e...
woodturner
Tormek Friend: Nick Agar
In memory of Nick Agar – a longtime friend of Tormek who sadly passed away too soon.Nick Agar had found his passion for wood long before he ever touched a lathe. As a forester, he had learned to ap...
Tormek Friend: Molly Sjöstam
Molly Sjöstam is a Swedish woodcarver with a unique style. She carves flowery spoons, fika-scented shrink pots, and floral kuksas. Her work is often recognized by the relief carved floral patterns,...
woodturner
Tormek Friend: Ulf Jansson
For the Swedish woodturner Ulf Jansson, woodworking is not just a craft but an expression of heritage, creativity, and precision. From his early days learning from skilled family members to his sta...
wood artist
Tormek Friend: Ann Karlholm
Ann Karlholm is a Swedish woodworker who started out as a cabinetmaker but now focuses on contemporary art. Her work emphasizes simplicity, creating refined pieces that blend modern and rustic elem...
toolmaker
Tormek Friend: Julia Kalthoff
Julia Kalthoff is a Swedish axe maker. The curiosity of being able to shape glowing hot steel with her own two hands drove her to learn axe forging at Gränsfors Bruk. Julia later became CEO of Wett...
wood sculptor
Tormek Friend: Miguel Walch
Miguel Walch is an Austrian craftsman, specializing in carving traditional Krampus masks. His work draws on local folklore and a focuses on proportion and detail to create pieces that reflect the T...
woodturner
Tormek Friend: Rabea Ferber
Rabea Ferber is a passionate craftsperson dedicated to lifelong learning and creativity. She explores the art of making with a hands-on approach, constantly refining her skills and techniques. With...
wood turner
Tormek Friend: Glenn Lucas
Classic bowls by Glenn Lucas, hand-turned from Irish wood, can be found in quality stores all over the world. He balances his bowl production with an extensive teaching program from his Woodturning...
wood artist
Tormek Friend: Daniel Wester
Wood sculptor Daniel Wester didn’t set out to become a wood artist. It started as a search for something personal, outside the constraints of commercial creative work, but quickly turned into an ob...