Dit weekend in special @driesvannoten van @sabatomagazine /@de.tijd - met dank aan journaliste @marlies.beckers en fotograaf @woutermaeckelberghe .
'De keuze voor het juiste mes is al even cruciaal als die voor een levenspartner', lacht Thomas Troupin van ¡Toma!. Daarom laat de sterrenchef zijn gasten bij het begin van het menu al een mes kiezen van messenmaker Clem Vanhee. De gast beslist of hij er boter mee smeert of vlees mee snijdt. Wat Troupin het meest verbaast, is hoe het mes in de hand ligt: 'Ze zijn allemaal naar hetzelfde ontwerp gemaakt, maar hebben hun eigen vorm en karakter en toch hebben ze de juiste balans.'
Opmerkelijk, want Vanhee maakt elk mes met de hand, uit één geheel van roestvrij staal. 'Dat doe ik zonder kaliber, maar uit de losse pols, op gevoel. Een kaliber geeft meer ze-kerheid, maar het zou me beperken. Vergelijk het met een stok: boven of onderaan voelt die veel zwaarder aan, maar in het midden ligt die licht in de hand', legt Vanhee uit.
Wie verslingerd is aan het mes, mag het na de maaltijd aankopen en mee naar huis nemen. Elk mes is genummerd en heeft een gesmede stempel van het restaurant.
ATELIER185.BE ZAVENTEM @zaventemateliers
TOMA-RESTAURANT.BE LUIK @toma_liege
#sabato #driesvannoten #detijd #restaurant #foodlover
I specialize in customizing the ideal knife for my customers. To meet everyone's expectations, custom designs are regularly made.
Looking for something unique? contact me!
#customknife #customknives #bespoke #designknowledge #hunting #cheflife #kortrijkunescodesignregion
My name is Clem Vanhee, and I am the craftsman behind Atelier185.
My journey into knife making began with a deep-seated passion for creating tools that merge functionality and artistry. Growing up, I was surrounded by a family that valued craftsmanship, which inspired me to pursue this unique path.
“Crafting each blade is not just a skill, but a passion. Every knife tells a story of dedication, precision, and artistry.” – Clem Vanhee
#dagvandeondernemer #forging #forgingmypath
A story of craftmanship and shared passion.
I am incredibly proud to create custom knives for Chef Archibald De Prince, whose restaurant has been awarded another Michelin star.
Each knife is more than a tool, it’s a reflection of his journey.
The handle of this knife is made from birch wood sourced in Fratin, a place close to his past, and now also close to my story, where I spend time hunting.
Two paths, quietly connected through material and memory.
At Atelier185, we believe that true craftsmanship carries stories within it.
This knife is one of them.
Congratulations, @archibald_de_prince !
#Atelier185 #CustomKnives #MichelinStar #Craftsmanship #StoryInMaterials #BespokeDesign
A milestone worth celebrating.
Restaurant @toma_liege has kept his Michelin star, while also retaining its Green Michelin Star. A beautiful recognition of a vision rooted in craftsmanship and terroir.
Our collaboration goes back years. We first met during the Hell’s Kitchen event at Zaventem Ateliers, and have been connected ever since through a shared dedication to making, refining, and telling stories through our work.
At Atelier185, it means a lot to contribute to that story by creating custom knives for a place where authenticity and respect for ingredients are at the heart of everything.
Congratulations to the entire team at Toma!
This is so well deserved.
#Atelier185 #RestaurantToma #MichelinStar #GreenMichelinStar #Craftsmanship #Terroir #ZaventemAteliers
@menssa_brussels , where craft meets gastronomy.
I am proud to create custom knives for Menssa, the Michelin-starred restaurant of Chef Christophe Hardiquest. A place where precision, creativity, and identity come together on every plate.
For this piece, we translated that philosophy into form. The handle is made from a branch cast in bronze, raw, organic, and refined at the same time. A quiet tribute to nature, transformed into something enduring.
At Atelier185, every knife carries a story. This one speaks of craftsmanship, character, and the beauty of contrast.
So happy to see one of my handmade knives on his wall of knives.
“I admire our Belgian craftsmen, and I also promote them when I travel abroad,” he says. I love everything Belgian and want to make Belgium 'shine' beyond its borders. I mainly use the 3 knives that I purchased from Clem Vanhee to cut fish and tomatoes. Although they are not exactly cheap, I think that is rather “normal”. After all, it is not a matter of money, it is about the value of the product created.”
These are the words of @christophe_hardiquest in @horeca.magazine
#Atelier185 #Menssa #ChristopheHardiquest #MichelinStar #CustomKnives #Craftsmanship #BespokeDesign
Congratulations to @carcasse_by_dierendonck , chef @timonmichiels and their team for the reconfirmation of their expertise, dedication and top quality.
Very proud to be their go to man for cutting edge handwork!
🏆 1 Star @michelinguide
🏆 Number 13 on the list of @worldbeststeakrestaurants
I like working with restaurants. It is very important that I can talk to them first. The central question is what exactly you want to do with that knife. The approach will be different each time. A design is then made based on the needs. All knives come with a lifetime warranty, including a free annual sharpening service. The knives are also numbered and can be personalized. For myself, I know that my customers have an eye for detail. Such as chef @timonmichiels from @carcasse_by_dierendonck , with whom I am currently working on the knives for the new restaurant in Knokke.
“I do 'everything' with him when it comes to knives, because it is a 100% Belgian company,” says Timon Michiels. I also like his method of starting a new knife from scratch in his garage in Gullegem. Let's say that it also has a high rock 'n roll quality. And, unlike many “large” industrial companies: you can also have a say. No two knives are the same for him."
#dierendonck #carcasse #meat #craft #terroir #steakknives #handmadeinbelgium #bespoketableware #world101beststeakrestaurants #michelinstar
En RAZA, los cuchillos de Atelier185, creados por el artesano belga Clem Vanhee, destacan por su fabricación artesanal en acero de Damasco y acabados Brut de Forge, combinando precisión, durabilidad y diseño. Reconocidos por la Michelangelo Foundation, elevan la cocina profesional al nivel de arte.
Todo lo que hemos compartido hasta ahora fue solo el preámbulo. La espera está por terminar y un nuevo estándar está listo para cobrar vida en Costa del Este. El fuego lo une todo. Prepárate. 🔥
No todos los restaurantes buscan impresionarte…
algunos buscan marcarte.
@razapty no es solo comida. Es origen, es historia, es técnica y es emoción en cada detalle.
Desde la finca en Boquete hasta tu mesa, todo está pensado para que vivas una experiencia completa, guiada por un equipo que entiende perfectamente lo que está creando.
Esto no es un review… es una recomendación obligada.
✨ UUUSSSSS QUE BUENOOOOO
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