The Open Handle
A production detail developed to bring openwork ornament into stainless steel.
CHAPTER II
Kristin
Openwork steel, woodcarving references and a design shaped at the edge of what was possible.
Kristin was designed by Odd Leikvoll and launched in 1994. The series is known for its openwork handle, a demanding production detail developed after it was considered impossible to make holes in the shaft of steel cutlery.
ABOUT THE SERIES
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About Kristin
Kristin takes references from Norwegian woodcarving and from the tradition of silver cutlery. The openwork handle became the defining feature of the series, created through a production method that required new tools and repeated testing before the final design was achieved.
TABLESTORIES
Stories from the Table
A space for recipes, rituals and the objects that shape the meal.
Carving in Steel
References from Norwegian woodcarving translated into the objects of the table.
Series guide
Questions about Kristin
What is the Hardanger Bestikk Kristin series?
Kristin was designed by Odd Leikvoll and launched in 1994. The series is known for its openwork handle, created after it was considered difficult to make holes in the shaft of steel cutlery.
What inspired the Kristin design?
Kristin takes references from Norwegian woodcarving around the Hardangerfjord and from traditional silver cutlery. The design translates carved ornament and historical table objects into a stainless-steel cutlery series.
Which products are available in the Kristin collection?
The Kristin collection includes cutlery sets, serving pieces, salad pieces, cake pieces and supplementary cutlery parts within the same design language.
What material is Hardanger Bestikk Kristin made from?
Kristin is made from stainless steel with 18% chromium and 10% nickel. The steel composition is used by Hardanger Bestikk across its cutlery series.
How should Hardanger Bestikk Kristin cutlery be maintained?
Kristin cutlery can be washed in a dishwasher. To preserve the polished surface, rinse the pieces after use and dry them after washing rather than leaving them damp.