Horl 1993

HORL 1993 is a German company based in Freiburg, at the edge of the Black Forest, where its knives, scissors and sharpeners are manufactured. Horl 1993 GmbH is led by Timo Horl and Heiko Stahl and sells internationally through its online store, dealers and an affiliate programme.

The brand developed its first rolling knife sharpener in 2016: a disc fitted with abrasive and polishing sides that sharpens a blade at a fixed angle as the knife is rolled across it. The system has since grown into a family of sharpeners with different grits and accessories, alongside a range of kitchen and bread knives and a pair of scissors designed to be resharpened and serviced rather than replaced. HORL describes every product as devised, precisely made and built to last for generations, combining technical precision with clean, functional design.