José da Cruz

José da Cruz is a traditional knifemaker from Palaçoulo in northeastern Portugal. His company, “Cutelaria José da Cruz,” was founded in 2003, but José da Cruz began forging and developing knives at the age of 13. Since 2010, he has dedicated himself entirely to the workshop, supported by his son Daniel since 2015, to produce handmade pocket knives with high-quality materials like wood and steel using traditional Portuguese craftsmanship.