THE ART OF OBSESSION

RYDA KNIVES BY VIKTOR INGEMARSSON SWEDEN

The Art of Obsession

It took 6 years of development and fine-tuning before our first knives became exactly what we wanted them to be; some things just can’t be rushed. Deciding on the hardness of the blades, the choice of steels to encase the core steel, and determining the best-suited grind were all details that kept us up at night.

Equally much thought and passion has been put into designing the handles, aiming to create the sensation of becoming one with your knife. All our handles are comfortable in both the left and right hand and are crafted with both professional chefs and home cooks in mind.

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Our kitchen knives

ST650 series

The ST650 series draws inspiration from the deep Swedish forests and represents the culmination of six years of work. In crafting this knife design, our goal was to create an ergonomic handle appreciated by both novices and experts and the diversity of grips on the handle makes this achievable.

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A-73 series

The A-73 series from Ryda Knives is the most high-end collection we have created, with each knife designed for its specific purpose. For example, our chef knife has a balance point higher up on the blade to benefit a high pinch grip, while our slicing knife has a balance point further back to support a sturdier grip on the handle combined with a light pinch grip.

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A-30 series

Over many years, we have meticulously developed these knives with the needs of proficient users in mind. The series is tailored to suit those who are accustomed to holding the knife in a "pinch" grip over the blade and are characterized by their lightweight and well-balanced construction, providing a pleasurable and efficient experience for chefs.

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A Childhood Dream

Ever since I was a child I’ve loved being in the kitchen, helping my dad cook dinner. Maybe that’s why I chose to becomea professional chef. Nowadays, I mostly cook for my family, but my love for exploring flavor combinations and kitchen techniques will always remain.

In 2014, I released my first cookbook, which opened many doors and piqued my curiosity about entrepreneurship. By traveling the world, meeting excellent chefs, and collaborating with different companies, I found the inspirationto pursue my passion project: creating the knives I’ve always dreamt of having myself.

Having a good knife makes all the difference, and as a chef, your craft depends

on it. When you grab one of my knives, you should feel in control and as if you

have found a trustworthy kitchen partner for years to come.

Viktor Ingemarsson

Founder and Creative Directo

The Art of Obsession

It took 6 years of development and fine-tuning before our first knives became exactly what we wanted them to be; some things just can’t be rushed. Deciding on the hardness of the blades, the choice of steels to encase the core steel, and determining the best-suited grind

were all details that kept us up at night.

Equally much thought and passion has been put into designing the handles, aiming to create the sensation of becoming one with your knife. All our handles are comfortable in both the left and right hand and are crafted with both professional chefs and home cooks in

mind.

Behind the A-30 Series

The A-30 series is designed for experienced kitchen knife users. Over many years, we have meticulously developed these knives with the needs of proficient users in mind.

The knife is tailored to suit those who are accustomed to holding the knife in a ”pinch” grip over the blade. The knives are characterized by their lightweight and well-balanced construction, providing a pleasurable and efficient experience for chefs. Unlike other knives that often lead to discomfort and sore fingers, our design is the culmination of decades of kitchen experience and years of meticulous refinement.

For the blade we choose a 3-layer steel with an Aus-10 steel core, a renowned steel celebrated worldwide for its high performance. With a hard-ness rating of 60 HRC, it allows for easy sharpening when needed while being sufficiently robust for tasks where hardness is critical. Furthermore, the steel undergoes a vacuum treatment to enhance its durability. The edge is sharp-ened to 15° on each side, ensuring the ease of restoring sharpness when nec-essary.

The handle is crafted from stabilized walnut wood, which attains extra hardness through the vacuum treatment process.

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A-30 SERIES

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ST650 SERIES

ST650, A Modern Classic

The ST650 series draws inspiration from the deep Swedish forests and represents the culmination of six years of work. In crafting this knife design, our goal was to create an ergonomic handle appreciated by both novices and experts and the diversity of grips on the handle makes this achievable.

The steel itself is a work of art, characterized by its unique pattern on the blade, enveloping our proprietary ST650 powdered steel. By heating the Damascus blade, we’ve altered the layers of steel in the knife, revealing a stunning pattern. The core steel at the center of the blade maintains world-class quality and achieved a result of 820 when tested on the Catra (catra.org laboratory for steel sharpness testing).

We have chosen a 15° blade edge angle to facilitate easy blade resharpening as needed. The hardness of our blades ranges from 62-63 HRC, making them among the hardest blades on the market. Furthermore, they are Cryo-hardened, one of the most expensive and effective processes for maintaining a knife’s high hardness, ensuring exceptional durability.

The handle is crafted from French olive wood that has been meticulously dried, moisturized, dried, and moisturized again until it attains the desired hardness. It ages beautifully over time, in contrast to pakka and micarta wood.

Over the years, these knives have received overwhelmingly positive reviews in the market, and we take great pride in the reception our first series has garnered.

Behind the A-30 Series

he A-30 series is designed for experienced kitchen knife users. Over many years, we have meticulously developed these knives with the needs of proficient users in mind.

The knife is tailored to suit those who are accustomed to holding the knife in a ”pinch” grip over the blade. The knives are characterized by their lightweight and well-balanced construction, providing a pleasurable and efficient experience for chefs. Unlike other knives that often lead to discomfort and sore fingers, our design is the culmination of decades of kitchen experience and years of meticulous refinement.

For the blade we choose a 3-layer steel with an Aus-10 steel core, a renowned steel celebrated worldwide for its high performance. With a hard-ness rating of 60 HRC, it allows for easy sharpening when needed while being sufficiently robust for tasks where hardness is critical. Furthermore, the steel undergoes a vacuum treatment to enhance its durability. The edge is sharp-ened to 15° on each side, ensuring the ease of restoring sharpness when nec-essary.

The handle is crafted from stabilized walnut wood, which attains extra hardness through the vacuum treatment process.

Behind the A-30 Series

The A-30 series is designed for experienced kitchen knife users. Over many years, we have meticulously developed these knives with the needs of proficient users in mind. The knife is tailored to suit those who are accustomed to holding the knife in a ”pinch” grip over the blade. The knives are characterized by their lightweight and well-balanced construction, providing a pleasurable and efficient experience for chefs. Unlike other knives that often lead to discomfort and sore fingers, our design is the culmination of decades of kitchen experience and years of meticulous refinement.

Chef

Behind the A-30 Series

The A-30 series is designed for experienced kitchen knife users. Over many years, we have meticulously developed these knives with the needs of proficient users in mind. The knife is tailored to suit those who are accustomed to holding the knife in a ”pinch” grip over the blade. The knives are characterized by their lightweight and well-balanced construction, providing a pleasurable and efficient experience for chefs. Unlike other knives that often lead to discomfort and sore fingers, our design is the culmination of decades of kitchen experience and years of meticulous refinement.

Chef

Blade material
3 layers high carbon damascus steel
(316/316l & Aus-10 steel)
Handle materialHandle material
Stabilized figured walnut

A Childhood Dream

It took 6 years of development and fine-tuning before our first knives became exactly what we wanted them to

be; some things just can’t be rushed. Deciding on the hardness of the blades, the choice of steels to encase the core steel, and determining the best-suited grind

were all details that kept us up at night.

Equally much thought and passion has been put into designing the handles, aiming to create the sensation of becoming one with your knife. All our handles are comfortable in both the left and right hand and are crafted with both professional chefs and home cooks in

mind.