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Have your own cutlery set with you on the go

Take a Jack knife, add the Saiga fork and you have a practical outdoor cutlery set. Carrying your own fork and knife with you can reduce the plastic waste. In addition, it is of course very practical to always have your own cutlery with you. So much better that it doesn't take up much space in your pocket or backpack.

This pocket knife is an original Taschenfeitel and comes with a centuries-old manufacturing tradition. It has been manufactured manually in Trattenbach in Upper Austria for almost 600 years. The Trattenbacher Taschenfeitel is registered as an intangible cultural heritage. The turned handle is made of beech wood which is a hardwood, typically used in Europe. The interestingly shaped blade is ground on both sides.

Care instructions knife

Dry the blade after use if it gets wet. Do not let the blade air dry (risk of rust film!). Because the knife has a wooden handle, it is not suitable for the dishwasher. Maintain wooden handle regularly with natural oil (e.g. olive oil). Apply the oil sparingly to the handle with a soft cloth.

Product details knife

Dimensions: 10.5 x 1.8 x 3.0 cm / 4.13 x 0.7 x 1.18 in (closed),
17.9 x 1.8 x 2.6 cm / 7.04 x 0.7 x 1.02 in (open)
Weight: 30 g / 1.05 oz
Material: Stainless blade steel, beech wood
Origin: Austria

Product details fork

Dimensions: 15.5 x 3.0 x 0.1 cm / 6.1 x 1.18 x 0.03 in
Weight: 20 g / 0.7 oz
Material: Stainless steel
Origin: Switzerland

Nostalgic Flammator Fire Starter

The metal box contains 50 fire starters made from natural products, suitable for wood and charcoal. It is produced in an environmentally friendly manner, has a high energy value and is suitable for both wood-burning at home and for outdoor barbecues. The fire starter burns between 8 and 10 minutes and is insensitive to moisture or cold. Combustion is non-toxic and practically odorless.

Of course, you can refill the box or use it for something else later. Unlimited shelf life

Flammator has been making wood wool fire starters since 1938. They have a long and extensive experience in the field of small firings, smoking systems for sausages and in the grill area.

Only while supplies last.

Product details

Dimensions: 18.5 x 17 x 9.5 cm / 7.3 x 6.7 x 3.7 in
Weight: 600 g / 21.2 oz
Material: Swiss wood wool soaked with natural wax
Origin: Switzerland

Giving makes you happy

Would you like to make your loved ones happy for Mother's Day, birthday or simply as a thank you? Then you can select your desired amount and after the purchase you will receive your personal voucher code by email. You can print out the voucher or simply forward it by email to someone you want to give a present.

With the voucher, you or the person receiving the gift can purchase products of your choice on our website to the value of the voucher. When the purchase is complete, the individual gift voucher code is simply entered in the shopping cart and the amount is redeemed.

Useful accessories for every day!

Because this is a prodotype series we can offer you this product for a special spring price. To test the color we used pre-engraved cover sheets of the pocket knife. After coloring it we engraved the the special edition logo.

Due to your great feedback of the Crono pocket knife we can happily announce that our Crono N3 and N5 will get an optional upgrade. But it gets even better: we can now offer two additional new colours for both knives: green and red!

The functionality and technical specs all stay the same, nothing to worry there. If you are still looking for a stylish gift this could be a good one. It is an extremely light Swiss multi tool pocket knife. Quickly stowed in your pocket, handbag, backpack or suitcase. The self-locking mechanism allows an easy operation. It is a closed mechanism. Sand and dust cannot enter and thus do not block the knife. Produced in Switzerland we keep the transport routes short.

Product details CRONO N3

Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm / 3.74 x 0.62 x 0.15 in
Weight: 38 g / 0.98 oz
Material: Stainless steel, blade steel, brass
Features: Screwdriver, bottle opener, knife, mini saw / fish scaler, wire stripper /
staple remover, scale (cm), hex nut KW 8 / 7 / 5.5 / 4, M5 wing nut opener
Hardness: 54 HRC
Origin: Switzerland

Product details CRONO N5

Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm / 3.74 x 0.62 x 0.23 in
Weight: 38 g / 1.34 oz
Material: Stainless steel, blade steel, brass
Features: Bottle opener, fish scaler, wire stripper, cm-scale, hex nut (4 x), wing nut opener, cheese knife blade, bradawl and sewing, square (2 x), fork, screwdriver
Hardness: 54 HRC
Origin: Switzerland

Multifunctional high-quality and handmade picnic blanket – Free of synthetic materials – Swissmade

Our handmade picnic blanket consists of high-quality cotton. It is made of two layers and is free of synthetic materials. The bottom layer is made of Scottish waxed cotton canvas, which is water-repellent and insulating. As a result, the moisture of the soil or the meadow cannot get through the picnic blanket.

The top layer consists of a soft organic cotton fleece and therefore offers additional comfort. No synthetic components are added to the material, which means that there is no static charge. The fluffy, cuddly soft fleece is absorbent, breathable and easy to care for. The brass eyelets and the push buttons create many options to use it for example as a tarp.

Use it as a simple sleeping bag by closing the push buttons lengthways. You can also close two buttons at both ends and make a kind of poncho that keeps you cozy and warm in the evenings around a campfire. Or just use the blanket on the sofa at home on cold days.

We also add 19 m of hemp rope, which is made in a Swiss rope factory. In total there are 5 pieces of rope: 1 x 6 meters (236.2 in) and 4 x 3 meters (118.1 in). On each corner of the blanket is a brass eyelet. Together with the rope you can easily make a shade sail between trees or you can create a windbreak.

The Production

The blanket is made in Switzerland in a small social institution. Our multi-purpose picnic blanket is almost exclusively made by hand in a sewing school (Nähwerk IDM) in Switzerland. Of course, they also work with sewing machines ... At IDM the olive green canvas and the grey cotton fleece are cut and sewn. The blanket is embroidered with our logo in bright red. Of course, a red line should not be missing to pay tribute to the Swiss army blanket. However, it is a fine, reduced, red stitching. Our eyelets and snaps are made in Switzerland and attached to the picnic blanket at IDM.

The design is a tribute to …

The design and idea for this picnic blanket is a tribute to the well-known Swiss army blanket. Whether in a grey-brown or grey-green basic tone - it is always decorated with a bright red bar that is embroidered with a white cross. It has not been produced in Switzerland for almost 20 years and the production facilities have been closed. The production has now moved to Italy. The Zelttuch 64, a tarp used by the Swiss army and scouts, also inspired us. Unfortunately, the production of Zelttuch 64 in Switzerland was also discontinued. 

Product Details

Dimensions: 144 x 200 cm / 56.7 x 78.74 in
Weight: 1550 g / 54.67 oz
Material: Waxed cotton canvas (Scotland), organic cotton fleece (Germany), brass buttons and brass eyelets (Switzerland), hemp rope 6 mm (Switzerland) / 5 pieces of hemp rope: 1 x 6 meters (236.2 in) and 4 x 3 meters (118.1 in)
Origin: Designed, sewn and processed in Switzerland

Care Instructions

Hand wash at 30 °C, do not bleach, do not iron hot, do not dry clean or tumble dry. 

To refresh the impregnation of the canvas, a spray wax should be used: e.g. from Halley Stevensons or alternatively from Fox Oilskin or Nikwax.

Successfully launched and funded on Kickstarter. 

A Traditional Swiss Accessory for Your Keychain by Appenzeller Gurt

The Appenzell key ring is 5.4 cm high, 3.5 cm wide. It is made of cowhide and decorated with a traditional brass ornament. The thickness of the leather is 4 mm. The key ring is made from the remaining leather of the Appenzell belt production.

The History

The Appenzell belt is a piece of Swiss tradition. The belts were made of cowhide and handmade metal fittings, which show alpine motifs such as alpine dairymen, suns, flower ornaments and cows. The more ornaments were found on the belt, the richer the wearer was.

You can choose between two different brass ornaments: A "Senn" and a Swiss cow. A "Senn" is an Alpine shepherd who processes milk into butter and cheese on the mountain pasture.

Product details

Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.5 x 0.4 cm / 2.13 x 1.38 x 0.16 in
Material: Cow leather, brass
Ornaments: Alpine dairyman, Swiss cow
Origin: Switzerland

Get one of our beautiful bamboo lunch boxes or get them all

Our bamboo lunch boxes come in three different sizes: S, M and L. They fit into each other like a nesting doll. They are a beautiful and sustainable alternative to plastic food containers. These products are handmade and produced from bamboo stripes. Every lunch box is packed in our organic cotton mesh bag, that can be used for plastic free shopping.

Are bamboo lunch boxes safe?

The PHORA lunch boxes are BPA free and vegan friendly! Each box is made of natural and renewable resources. They are great to take to work, to school or on a picnic. At home you can use our lunch boxes as a storage box for the fridge or your storage cabinet.

Cleaning

Wash with warm water and mild soap. Rinse and wipe dry. Do not soak in water. Not suitable for microwave oven or dishwasher.

Product details size L

Measures: 18 x 18 x 5 cm / 7.08 x 7.08 x 3.14 in
Weight: 280 g / 9.9 oz
Material: Bamboo, rice flour, mango resin, lacquer tree resin, natural rubber, organic cotton

Origin: Vietnam

Product details size M

Measures: 15 x 15 x 6.5 cm / 5.9 x 5.9 x 2.55 in
Weight: 195 g / 6.9 oz
Material: Bamboo, rice flour, mango resin, lacquer tree resin, natural rubber, organic cotton
Origin:Vietnam

Product details size S

Ideal for picnics, camping, hiking, and the office

Light-weight picnic fork in 6 different colors. Just retract it after using and your luggage stays clean.

Carrying your own fork and reusable cutlery helps to battle the plastic crisis. We throw away billions of disposable cutlery and disposable tableware every year, and many of them end up in the environment. By using your own reusable fork for takeaway food and picnics, you are not only environmentally conscious, but also a role model for others.

Care instructions

You can clean it in the dishwasher. If you wash the fork by hand, you should dry the fork immediately afterwards to prevent rust or limescale.

Product details

Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.8 x 0.6 cm / 3.7 x 0.7 x 0.2 in
Weight: 12 g / 0.49 oz 
Material: PCTG, stainless spring steel
Origin: Switzerland

Lunch Box Recipes by Cam Tu Nguyen of Bento Lunch Blog

Lunch Box Recipes by Sara Kiyo Popowa of Shiso Delicious

If you want to eat a healthier and more varied diet on the go and at the desk, these recipes are just your thing. Motivated by getting the most nourishing, natural and delicious results in the fastest and maximum nutritional value preserving way possible, Sara inspires thousands of people daily with her exemplary approach to food and ingredients through her Shiso Delicious social media, events and workshops.

In Bento Power she uses the principles of 5 colors and 5 flavors, including her 5 Shiso elements of grains/carbs, leafy greens, protein & fat, fruit & veg and boosts to create beautifully balanced recipes.

These portable packages are vegetarian, dairy-free, mostly vegan and gluten-free, with Breakfast Bento, 15-minute Bento, Everyday Bento and Fantasy Bento as chapters that create a varied and inspirational collection.

Additional Information

Cover: Hardback edition
Language: English
Verlag: Kyle Books
Dimensions: 25.1 x 19.5 x 2.2 cm / 9.88 x 7.67 x 0.86 in
Weight: 761 g / 26.8 oz
Page number: 192
ISBN: 978-0-85783-568-0

We love patches

They cover holes in your outdoor equipment and make your backpack look special. It‘s much better for the environment to repair your gear rather than buying something new before before the old is really broken. But of course: safety first!

The high quality patches are made out of embroidered cotton. Just iron or sew them onto your jacket, backpack or sleeping bag. The options are endless.

Product details

Dimensions: ø 8 cm / 3.15 in
Material: Cotton, gum arabic
Origin: USA

The penny knife is a perfect companion for gardening and picnics

Take a penny knife, add a fork and you have a practical outdoor cutlery set.

This pocket knife is an original Taschenfeitel and comes with a centuries-old manufacturing tradition. It has been manufactured manually in Trattenbach in Upper Austria for almost 600 years. The Trattenbacher Taschenfeitel is registered as an intangible cultural heritage. The turned handle is made of beech wood which is a hardwood, typically used in Europe. The interestingly shaped blade is ground on both sides.

What is a penny knife?

A penny knife was a very basic utility knife. The name derives from what it reportedly cost in England and America during the late 18th century. Another legend says that you can't gift a knife without giving a penny. It is an old tradition that comes from the superstition that a gift of a knife cuts friendship ties. If you gift a knife, the recipient hands the giver a penny and symbolically buys the knife. Misfortune averted ...

Care instructions

Dry the blade after use if it gets wet. Do not let the blade air dry (risk of rust film!). Because the knife has a wooden handle, it is not suitable for the dishwasher. Maintain wooden handle regularly with natural oil (e.g. olive oil). Apply the oil sparingly to the handle with a soft cloth.

Product details

Dimensions: 10.5 x 1.8 x 3.0 cm / 4.13 x 0.7 x 1.18 in (closed),
17.9 x 1.8 x 2.6 cm / 7.04 x 0.7 x 1.02 in (open)
Weight: 30 g / 1.05 oz
Material: Stainless blade steel, beech wood
Origin: Austria

Set of 3 - Organic cotton mesh bags in 3 sizes 

Multi purpose organic cotton mesh bags:
for fruits & vegetables,
for cooking,
for organizing your backpack or
for washing your delicate laundry

It is a more sustainable alternative for shopping your groceries than using a plastic bag. You can put your fruits and vegetables directly inside the bag into the refrigerator because the mesh bags are breathable. Or just hang them up, because some fruits and vegetables do not belong in the fridge.

Moreover, their low weight make them just ideal to use them for organizing your backpack. Small parts can easily be stowed away and are easier to find again. Each set includes three mesh bags of the same size that are made of organic cotton.

Did you know that you can also use these organic cotton mesh bags for cooking? Cooking mesh bags are often used for making broth or blanching vegetables. The mesh bag doesn't make it better but easier. Just dunk the vegetables into boiling water, remove them and afterwards you quickly dunk the bag in and out of ice water. No more fishing the vegetables out of freezing cold water anymore to keep their fresh color.

Care instructions

Wash the cotton mesh bag at 30 ° C. Hang it up to dry. The natural material can shrink by about 10% after washing.

Product details size S

Dimensions: 18.5 x 25 cm / 7.28 x 9.84 in
Weight: 17 g / 0.59 oz per bag
Material: Certified organic cotton

Product details size M

Dimensions: 22.5 x 30 cm / 8.85 x 11.8 in
Weight: 19 g / 0.67 oz per bag
Material: Certified organic cotton

Product details size L

Dimensions: 26.5 x 35 cm / 10.43 x 13.77 in
Weight: 21 g / 0.74 oz
Material: Certified organic cotton

Practical and easy to store fork for picnic and camping

The Swiss made stainless steel fork is just perfect for everyday use in the office or at a cozy campfire with friends. The hole at the end can be used for hanging it onto your backpack and the like.

The handle is extra short to fit the fork perfectly into any lunch box. It is bendable at its small neck, between fork and handle. This function allows you to bend the fork as needed, but to also flatten it for better storage.

Product details

Dimensions: 15.5 x 3.0 x 0.1 cm / 6.1 x 1.18 x 0.03 in
Weight: 20 g / 0.7 oz
Material: Stainless steel
Origin: Switzerland