Hidden Treasures in Hall 4

The digital route guides visitors directly to selected brands whose knives stand out through exceptional craftsmanship, technical sophistication, and collector appeal. Many of these pieces are located away from the large manufacturer stands and are therefore worth a targeted visit. The tour is ideal for retailers, knife makers, and anyone interested in the creative diversity of cutting tools.

Why the themed tour is especially worthwhile

The tour through Hall 4 brings together a rich mix of tradition, innovation, and artistic attention to detail. It highlights brands whose work impresses through distinctive materials, individual production techniques, or unique design approaches. The selection features pieces valued by both professional users and collectors. At the same time, the tour provides clear orientation within a hall full of variety, making it easier to locate stands whose exhibits tell a story and reward those who appreciate the extraordinary.

The companies on the route

1. Fox Knives – Hall 4-666
Fox Knives offers a wide range of military, outdoor, and hunting knives. A standout highlight is the award-winning “Due Cigni” Damascus kitchen knife, winner of the IWA Knife Award 2025 — a sophisticated blend of tradition and contemporary Italian knifemaking.

2. DNC Knife / Ferenc Tumpec – Hall 4-347A
This stand features exclusively handcrafted, one of a kind pieces created in close collaboration with Hungarian engraver and scrimshaw artist Attila Harmat. Every knife is a work of art, distinguished by subtle engravings and intricate decorative details.

3. Eickhorn Solingen – Hall 4-257
In addition to robust combat and hunting knives, Eickhorn presents smaller everyday-carry models such as the Kiridashi or the UCII/III series. These lines represent an effective upcycling approach, made from leftover materials from combat-knife production.

4. Maserin – Hall 4-261
The 504/D Nexus stands out as both a collector’s knife and an experimental production project. Its 3D-printed stainless steel handle demonstrates the brand’s openness to innovative manufacturing methods.

5. PUMA – Hall 4-362
To mark the brand’s 255th anniversary, PUMA presents a strictly limited annual knife featuring an iconic engraving by artist Stefanie Ottilie. The piece deviates noticeably from the classic PUMA aesthetic and is a remarkable collectible.

6. SHE BLADES – BLADE Demo Area
This project by Vienna-based knife maker Pola Malandain showcases blades crafted exclusively by women. After its premiere in Vienna, the exhibition will move to the Blade Museum in Solingen — selected works can already be admired at IWA.

Discover something new

Explore Hall 4 with a digital route that gives you instant access to some of the show’s most extraordinary blades and remarkable knife craftsmanship.