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Pallarès Solsona

Pallarès Solsona, Knife Makers
Catalonia, Spain
Pallarès Solsona makes exceptional artisanal knives and tools by combining centuries-old Catalan blade-making traditions with meticulous hand-craftsmanship and high-quality materials. Founded in 1917 in the Spanish city of Solsona by two brothers Lluís and Carles Pallarès, they originally specialised in producing razors, both having been skilled blacksmiths themselves. Their business also directly connected to the history of the city and the wider region of Solsonès as being an epicentre for high-quality blacksmithing and knife production at that time.
As technology advanced in crafting techniques and types of steel, so did the variety of knifes they made. Products range from knives, shears, scissors, and other tools for kitchen, household, and garden use, as well as more industrial farming tools. These are made from quality materials that range from carbon and stainless steels, a variety of wood types, natural horn, and resin.
Pallares knives are known for their exceptional sharpness — blades are ground extremely thin and sharpened completely by hand, giving them an extraordinarily sharp, reliable edge right out of the workshop. Their carbon and stainless steel blades feature a superior temper that makes them tough, resilient, and easy to re-sharpen. Handles are shaped from sustainably harvested local woods like boxwood, beech, and olivewood, ensuring every piece has a unique, organic feel. Designed originally for farmers, shepherds, and tradesmen, the knives prioritise honest functionality, ergonomic comfort, and long-lasting everyday utility.
Craftsmen shape the blades using traditional hot-forging techniques with high-grade carbon steel or pure alloy stainless steel. Master artisans hand-hone and sharpen every single blade rather than relying on automated factory grinding. Wooden handles are lathed and finished by hand, then fitted securely to the tangs using traditional pinning and riveting methods. Now run by the third generation, the workshop preserves specialised local knowledge passed down through a century of family operation.

Further Information

Carbon vs Stainless

Many cooks and knife enthusiasts prefer carbon steel knives over stainless steel because of their superior cutting performance and how they evolve over time. Carbon steel has a uniform, fine-grained structure. This allows the blade to be sharpened to a much finer, razor-sharp edge than most stainless steels. Despite being hard, carbon steel is surprisingly easy to sharpen. It responds quickly to whetstones, meaning you can restore a dull edge with less effort. High-carbon knives hold their razor-sharp edge for a long time. They can withstand heavy use before needing to be sharpened again. Unlike stainless steel, which stays shiny, carbon steel reacts to the environment. Over time, exposure to air and acidic foods (like onions or citrus) creates a dark, mottled surface layer or patina. They can rust however, and need more care and maintenance than a stainless steel blade. Ultimately, people choose carbon steel when they prioritise maximum cutting precision and don't mind the ritual of immediate cleaning and oiling.

Caring for Carbon Steel

Carbon steel holds a finer edge and sharpens more effectively than stainless, but can rust if neglected. As with any high-quality knife, these knives should not be put through a dishwasher — especially if they have wooden handles. Please visit our Care and Useful Information pages to find out how to care for your knife properly and ensure longevity.

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A simple kitchen knife with a rounded olive wood handle and a pointed stainless steel blade with hand-ground curved edge. This smaller-sized kitchen knife is great for paring and other small cutting work. Amongst the most traditional of Solsona patterns these make excellent general purpose culinary ..
£24.00
Ex Tax:£20.00
A simple table knife and fork set knife crafted from stainless steel and boxwood. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manufacturers. Now with a workforce of 15 the management still split their tim..
£55.00
Ex Tax:£45.83
A simple magnetic knife block made from oiled beech — for keeping stainless or carbon steel knives safely within easy reach on your kitchen worktop with an engraved Pallarès logo to the bottom right. Made by the artisans of Pallarès Solsona in the Catalonian region of Spain, the one surviving knife ..
£59.00
Ex Tax:£49.17
A simple and stylish wall-mounted knife rack constructed from brushed stainless steel, with engraved Pallarès logo. This solid knife mount has a very strong magnet within, and enough space to hold a full set of kitchen knives safely and within easy reach of your worktop (45cm in length, 4.5cm high a..
£57.50
Ex Tax:£47.92
A simple fruit, paring or table knife crafted from stainless steel and sustainably sourced ebony. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manufacturers. Now with a workforce of 15 the management still..
£27.00
Ex Tax:£22.50
A simple table or steak knife crafted from stainless steel and boxwood. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manufacturers. Now with a workforce of 15 the management still split their time between ..
£25.00
Ex Tax:£20.83
Classic serrated steak knives with stainless steel blades and palmadera (a kind of compressed resin infused wood, giving better water resistance) handles. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manuf..
£8.00
Ex Tax:£6.67
Heavyweight and beautifully finished hot forged stainless steel kitchen scissors with the lower blade fine serrated for grip and the upper smooth ground to allow effective sharpening - a process further facilitated by the the relative ease of disassembly a nut and bolt pivot allows. From the worksho..
£64.00
Ex Tax:£53.33
Heavyweight and beautifully finished hot forged stainless steel kitchen scissors with the lower blade fine serrated for grip and the upper smooth ground to allow effective sharpening - a process further facilitated by the the relative ease of disassembly a nut and bolt pivot allows. From the worksho..
£85.00
Ex Tax:£70.83
A pair of mid-weight, beautifully finished eight inch hot forged stainless steel kitchen scissors with matched double pointed blades allowing for finer work and use in areas with tight access towards the tip. Ideal for general purpose kitchen and household use. From the workshops of Cuchillería Pall..
£34.00
Ex Tax:£28.33
Steel and nickel plated hot forged, hand ground, paired, and finished 5.5 inch Catalan sewing scissors, with one pointed and one rounded tip for detailed work hopefully with minimal potential for snagging. From the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town on..
£19.00
Ex Tax:£15.83
Steel and nickel plated hot forged, hand ground, paired, and finished 8 inch elegant Catalan dressmaking scissors, with one pointed and one rounded tip for detailed work hopefully with minimal potential for snagging. From the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker i..
£26.50
Ex Tax:£22.08
A small and portable natural sharpening stone quarried in the Pyrenees, from Pallarès Solsona of Catalonia. Natural stone is very hard and will quickly sharpen blades of kitchen or pockets knives, or garden tools. Use wet (soak for a few minutes first. 10cm x 1.5cm x 1.5cm...
£9.00
Ex Tax:£7.50
A natural sharpening stone quarried in the Pyrenees, from Pallarès Solsona of Catalonia. Natural stone is very hard and will quickly sharpen blades of kitchen or pockets knives, or garden tools. The oval profile is great for blades with curved edges, as well as straight. Use wet (soak for a few minu..
£15.00
Ex Tax:£12.50
A rustic, easy care Spanish folding pocket knife with a yatagan style blade in high carbon stainless steel, and a handle cast in resin, for an easy-care pocket knife which will still keep a well-sharpened edge. Hand made in Catalonia by Cuchillería Pallarès, the one surviving knife maker i..
£14.00
Ex Tax:£11.67
Hand-smithied ‘Verdugo’ scissor shears from Spain — traditionally used on sheep, these make ideal light topiary or flower shears. Without an overtightened pivot, these are designed to be used quickly when shearing wool, but give a great cut on soft garden growth and shrubs. From the workshops of Cuc..
£59.00
Ex Tax:£49.17
A hand-held hoe with larger blade to be used with a swinging or raking action to dig out and remove weeds in tightly planted borders. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manufacturers. Founded in ..
£16.50
Ex Tax:£13.75
A double-sided forked hoe hand-forged in Catalonia by Cuchillería Pallarès, the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with manufacturers. Made of carbon steel, with a 49cm beech wood handle, secured through the eye with a steel wedge which is simply knocked tighter as required. Th..
£24.00
Ex Tax:£20.00
A strong cutting or grubbing mattock, forged in carbon steel by Pallares Solsona in Spain. With an 80cm wooden handle, this tool is really useful for breaking up and digging out areas of ground, even where compacted. Designed especially to help in 'grubbing' out the roots of shrub and trees fro..
£37.00
Ex Tax:£30.83
Forged carbon steel shears with strong straight blades. Bright red lacquered metal handles allow for better visibility if dropped and aids protection from corrosion, as well as a textured surface for improved grip. The carbon steel blades can rust if left in wet, saline, or damp conditions — regular..
£22.50
Ex Tax:£18.75
Forged carbon steel secateurs with strong curved blades. With bright orange lacquered metal handles for visibility if dropped and better protection from corrosion, and a textured surface for improved grip. The carbon steel blades can rust if left in wet, saline, or damp conditions — regular use and ..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
Classic straight blade manual hedge shears with forged carbon steel 30cm blades, beechwood handles, and an adjustable pivot for tightening or disassembly for easier sharpening. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once d..
£39.00
Ex Tax:£32.50
A brown leather case with popper closure and belt loop, specially made by Pallares Solsona to fit their folding pocket knives...
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
A distinctively shaped mid-weight brush cutting tool used for cutting and clearing dense and tangled undergrowth, which can be turned in use to alternate between the two blade types. From the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small ma..
£24.00
Ex Tax:£20.00
Nickel plated, black lacquered offset handled professional pinking shears with extra deep, variably raked teeth for a satisfyingly crisp pinked cut. Put-together and finished from hot forged blanks in the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted ..
£39.00
Ex Tax:£32.50
Strong, fused, strip constructed professional grade tweezers with precisely ground slanted tips. Ideal for cosmetic and first aid use, the thicker grade sprung steel allows for a firmer grip without back-flex which can pivot along the rear of the gripping plates forcing open the point. From the work..
£17.00
Ex Tax:£14.17
A classic Spanish 'goat-legged' pocket knife with a pointed, leaf shaped blade of stainless steel. With matching stainless linings and spring set within shaped and polished antler scales individually decorated with unique pinwork. Hand made in Catalonia by Cuchillería Pallarès, the one surviving kni..
£69.00
Ex Tax:£57.50
The larger of our two sizes of Catalonian Hunter axe, with hammer to the reverse. Traditionally used for breaking down carcasses, as well as cutting through light brush. Hand produced at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès, the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small ma..
£64.00
Ex Tax:£53.33
A small hand axe for cutting through light brush and shrubbery. Hand produced at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès, the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manufacturers. Founded in 1917 by brothers Lluís and Carles Pallarès Canal, they are now a third generation ..
£30.00
Ex Tax:£25.00
A small garden knife, with a comfortable beech wood handle with steel rivets. Hand forged in the Catalonian  workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès, the one surviving knife maker in a town once dotted with manufacturers. The hooked carbon-steel blade can be used for harvesting, pruning and grafting ..
£35.00
Ex Tax:£29.17
A classic curved bladed rectangular No2 heavyweight 4mm stainless steel bladed hacking cleaver with a polished boxwood handle. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manufacturers. Founded in 1917 b..
£145.00
Ex Tax:£120.83
A high quality chefs knife with excellent balance, making it perfect for chopping, slicing and dicing. This knife is part of Pallarès' Professional range, showcasing their long-practised expertise, and features a 20cm high-carbon stainless steel blade and blonde box wood handle. Each blade is m..
£120.00
Ex Tax:£100.00
A set of three Spanish-made kitchen knives with a bespoke waxed cotton knife roll made in Oxfordshire. The knife set consists of 3 stainless steel knives — a boxwood-handled bread knife, a general purpose 16cm preparation knife and an 11cm paring knife, both with rounded boxwood handles and distinct..
£99.00
Ex Tax:£82.50
Forged and welded stainless steel kitchen scissors with a semi (not through) serrated lower edge for better grip and a top edge smooth ground to allow effective sharpening - a process further facilitated by the the relative ease of disassembly a nut and bolt pivot allows. From the workshops of Cuchi..
£29.00
Ex Tax:£24.17
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