Selective hardening line (hamon) on a custom artisanal knife blade

L’Atelier sous l’éclipse : Custom knifemaking and artisanal culinary knives, handcrafted in France

Where fire meets clay, the hamon line unveils the unseen

Nakiri Tsuki blade detail and Morta wood handle

Close-up of ebony handle for custom camp knife

Olive wood handle finish on fine dining knife

Satin finish detail on Grand Bon'Ap custom blade

Custom Nakiri Tsuki culinary knife with Morta handle

Versatile Petty Tsuki knife for precision culinary work

Set of handcrafted table knives for fine dining

Elegant table knife with olive wood handle

Explore the Collection

Close-up of the YJ maker's mark from Atelier sous l'éclipse on a custom blade

Custom Nakiri culinary knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C125U steel with hamon, stabilized walnut handle — Nakiri

Custom Petty culinary knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C125U steel with hamon, natural wacapou wood handle — Petty

Custom Grand Bon'ap culinary knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C125U steel with hamon, olive wood handle — Grand Bon'ap

Custom Gyuto culinary knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C125U steel with hamon, stabilized spalted beech handle — Gyuto

Custom Oyster Lance knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, 80CRV2 steel, ironwood handle, acid stonewash finish — Lance à huîtres

Custom Long Bon'ap culinary knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C125U steel with hamon, cocobolo wood handle — Long Bon'ap

Custom Baby Bon'ap culinary knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C100 steel with hamon, walnut wood handle — Baby Bon'ap

Culinary Excellence !

I take particular pleasure in shaping culinary knives—a true passion for gastronomy cannot be faked! Naturally, the majority of my creations are dedicated to the culinary arts and fine dining.

From the surgical precision of a petty to the authority of a large chef's knife, each piece is designed to become the natural extension of your hand.

Fine Dining

A marriage of sleek lines and premium materials, my table knives embody an uncompromising vision of the art of hosting... but rest assured, they are equally suited to elevate your everyday meals !

Custom table knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C100 steel, two-tone ebony handle — Two-tone Ebony

Custom table knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C100 steel, wacapou wood handle — Wacapou

Custom table knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, C100 steel, poplar burl handle — Poplar Burl

Custom Camp Knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, 80CRV2 steel, stabilized curly mango wood handle — Curly Mango

Custom Camp Knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, 80CRV2 steel, stabilized morta wood handle — Stabilized Morta

Custom Camp Knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, 80CRV2 steel, black ebony wood handle — Black Ebony

Custom Fighter outdoor knife by Atelier sous l'éclipse, 80CRV2 steel, Koa wood handle — Koa Fighter

The Great Outdoors !

If you have an adventurous spirit, a love for wide open spaces, the scent of pine forests, and remote trails... The Workshop has some reliable companions to offer you.

Tough steels selected for their technical characteristics, a robust edge to transition smoothly from fine cutting to the most demanding tasks, yet always bearing the unique signature of the workshop.

Meet the Maker

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Salon SIGNATURE - Création & Métiers d'Art

📅 05/06/2026

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Portrait of Yann, French custom knifemaker

About the Maker

My first language was that of computers, a realm where precision is law and patience a virtue.
Today, I speak a different language: that of metal and wood.

Over the years, I have refined my craft, fueled by practice and passion.
Today, I dedicate this expertise to those seeking unique pieces, carefully shaped and crafted to endure.

Discover my journey

Specializing in custom knifemaking in France, Atelier sous l'éclipse offers handcrafted knives made from premium carbon steels. Each piece is unique, showcasing the mastery of traditional differential hardening (Hamon) and the natural beauty of fine woods.