On February 14th, Valentine’s Day celebrates love. Married, engaged, in a civil partnership, or simply in love, no matter what kind of couple you form, what matters is the intensity and sincerity of your feelings. A romantic evening, some bubbly, and a gift testify to the place your loved one holds in your heart. What if this year, you surprised your better half with an extraordinary present? Offering a knife for Valentine’s Day is a pledge of timeless love. Artisanal and personalized, it then embodies the power of your emotions through a subtle blend of finesse and tradition. Ready to make an impression? Cupid guides you to offer the perfect knife.
5 good reasons to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2025
Valentine’s Day, the lovers’ celebration, is perhaps the most criticized of secular celebrations. The fashion is to question it, sure! But, did you know that originating from the Percales, a pagan festival of antiquity, Valentine’s Day honors love, but also libertinism. It wasn’t until the 20th century that married or unmarried couples, let’s say traditional couples, appropriated it. Today, engaged, civil partners, all lovers adore this evening for two and here’s why.
- Celebrate love, take a break in a (too?) scheduled daily life.
- Create new memories, unforgettable intimate moments.
- Prove to your better half that they remain your priority, regardless of the number of years spent together.
- Rediscover the happiness of simple things, epicurean pleasures, bubbles of life suspended out of time.
- Reinvent traditions. You find candlelit dinner too conventional? Improvise an aperitif by the sea or near a river (do provide a blanket though).
Forget, for an evening, alarming current events, pessimistic economists, and other media rumors. Put your relationship at the heart of your life this February 14th. According to the 2023 Omnibus study, about half of French people celebrate Valentine’s Day and dedicate an average budget of 142 euros to it. And you?
Offering a knife for Valentine’s Day: Artisanal values carry your message
The cultural tradition of the knife
The knife is one of the most traditional gifts par excellence. An object strongly anchored in culture, it is offered to newlyweds (husband and wife), students, communicants, chefs (or cooks in general), scouts, farmers, young people joining the army. Employees who retire, change companies, or retrain also receive a beautiful blade.
Often exchanged for a coin, the knife carries the symbol of power. That’s why giving it to a loved one is to prove the strength of one’s love.
The effective charm of local craftsmanship
Artisanal objects always have a Wow effect! Why? Because they carry within them the tradition of a craft, the know-how of the artisan, and the love of work well done. Often, they are made from local material, which makes them unique.
Morta Knives are handmade in Saint-André des Eaux (Loire-Atlantique), by the cutlers of the JHP Workshop. Speaking of raw materials, Morta has no equal. This unique wood is only found in the Brière marshes where it has remained fixed for 5,000 years. Currently undergoing fossilization, it is only extracted under strict conditions. The goal? Preserve local biodiversity.
Bonus: Morta knives are presented in a chic case sealed with wax.
Morta: oak from the Brière marshes
Guarantee of durability
Artisans, and particularly Morta cutlers 😉, pride themselves on manufacturing quality. Precision, finesse, and seriousness accompany each of their gestures. Each manufacturing step is rigorously controlled, and no knife is packaged without the final checks that everything is absolutely perfect.
So yes, with an artisanal knife, your Valentine’s Day gift is a guarantee of quality and durability. Isn’t a knife meant to be passed down from generation to generation?
3 ideas to find the right knife to offer out of love
Pocket knives
If your partner is passionate about outdoor activities, the EDC (every day carry) folding knife will follow them in their wanderings. He or she easily carries it in the pocket of their jeans, in their backpack or handbag. Light and manageable, it allows for comfortable daily use. When camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, or hiking, the pocket knife is the essential tool.
Rest assured, at home, it retains all its effectiveness. Imagine an evening for two, your partner and you, a nice charcuterie board, and a good wine by the fire. Rather tempting, isn’t it?
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Kitchen and table knives
Do you like cooking as a couple? Perhaps your fiancé (boy or girl) loves to cook up good meals on Sunday morning? Or maybe your house is one of those places that friends love to invade without being invited? Because they know they will find hospitality, friendship, and good humor there. In this case, the perfect gift for your Valentine is definitely a kitchen or table knife. Between the chic of Damascus steel and the authentic character of Raw Forge, you already know which one will please the most. Unless the shine of stainless steel wins out? Let the visit begin!
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Character knives
Do you spend your time (gently) reproaching your spouse for their “damned” character? Perfect, it’s the opportunity to celebrate their flashing and authentic spirit. Offer them a knife that resembles them, a blade that embodies strength and confidence.
Seduce them with an exceptional knife, a reflection of their well-tempered temperament which, admit it, contributes to their charm.
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Personalizing the knife in the image of the loved one for a special and unique gift
Of course, your Valentine is unique. It’s even the reason why you fell in love with them. By the way, what a terrible expression “falling in love”! Love elevates us, it doesn’t make us stumble… Anyway, that’s another subject 😜.
So, personalize the knife in the image of your beloved.
🔪 Folding or fixed knife according to their lifestyle and preferred activities.
🔪 Mini, standard, or XL knife according to the size of their hands.
🔪 Damascus, Raw Forge, or stainless steel knife according to their tastes and intended use.
🔪 Knife with a blue vulcanized fiber line.
🔪 Knife with three mini mammoth ivory inlays.
🔪 Message-bearing knife and there, friends, everything is allowed… within the character limit (different depending on the models).
🔪 Knife engraved with a font that resembles them.
🔪 Knife representative of hobbies and personality thanks to the engraving of a cryptogram.
Lost? Don’t panic, you’ll find all our best advice for personalizing your knife with an engraving in our article.
How to choose your engraved knife?
Yes, Valentine’s Day remains a celebration cherished by lovers. Conventional or avant-garde, couples love, above all, to isolate themselves for an evening and enjoy their loved one. Once a year, it’s not much, but it’s a quality appointment where tradition dictates that we give a gift as a token of our love. This year, innovate by offering a timeless artisanal knife.
Source : Popularity of Valentine’s Day
Article written by the sharp pen of Christelle Lorant 🪶
The article in a few questions
Why celebrate Valentine's Day this year?
On February 14th, put love at the heart of your life. Valentine’s Day is not just a commercial holiday, it’s a precious moment to take a break from the tumult of everyday life.
Whether it’s celebrating years spent together or creating new memories, this day invites you to rediscover simple pleasures: an evening for two, an improvised aperitif by the riverside, or simply the joy of sharing a moment out of time.
Why offer an artisanal knife for Valentine's Day?
Offering a knife is much more than a gift: it’s a message. A timeless object, anchored in traditions, it embodies the strength and power of your feelings.
An artisanal knife, like those of Morta Knives, tells a story: that of know-how, noble materials like 5,000-year-old Morta, and care given to each detail.
By choosing this gift, you opt for authenticity and durability, while surprising your better half with an original way to celebrate love.
Which knife to choose for your Valentine?
Cupid has several suggestions to find the perfect blade:
- A pocket knife: practical and elegant, it accompanies adventure lovers, but also remains useful in everyday life.
- A kitchen or table knife: for food lovers, nothing beats a blade that combines chic and efficiency, perfect for preparing good meals together or hosting friends.
- A character knife: in the image of the loved one, choose a bold and authentic blade, reflecting their unique temperament.
How to personalize a knife for an unforgettable gift?
An artisanal knife can become a truly unique object thanks to a personalized touch. Engraving a text, adding details like a blue vulcanized fiber line or mammoth ivory inlays, each element reflects your care and attachment.
With such attention, your gift will be as special as the person you’re offering it to.
Why is an artisanal knife the perfect gift for Valentine's Day?
Because it carries values: those of know-how, tradition, and love of work well done. Crafted with care, an artisanal knife like those from the JHP Workshop is an object that stands the test of time, destined to be passed down from generation to generation.
Moreover, its story, that of a rare wood and local craftsmanship, adds depth to this gift, which becomes much more than a simple object.
It’s an original way to say “I love you.”
Where to find the perfect artisanal knife for Valentine's Day?
Visit the JHP Workshop in Saint-André des Eaux, where each knife is crafted with passion. Whether you’re looking for a folding model, a table knife, or a character piece, you’ll find what you’re looking for among their creations.
And if you can’t travel, no worries: our online shop allows you to easily order and receive your gift directly at home!
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