GST not charged. Orders under A$1,000 typically arrive with no GST or import charges; above that, Australian customs collects GST and any duty on delivery. Shipping (delivered DAP) calculated at checkout.
Hand-ground blade in Damasteel® DS93X™ Dence Twist™ powder steel – Hrc 61.
Ebony and natural mammoth tusk handle with 935 Argentium® silver spacer and MW logo inlay.
Presentation stand in ebony with 925 sterling silver fittings.
A delicate and stylish expression.
Michael West is known for developing his own modern Nordic design, based on Scandinavian knifemaking traditions.
His approach to knifemaking is modern and has a classic, almost graphic dimension.
The combination of traditional techniques and modern design results in knives that are not only beautiful, but also very aesthetic.
Since its beginnings in 1979, he has worked hard to find the simplicity and essence of the knife - and with great success.
Michael West's work creates a whole where lines, shapes and materials create a natural balance, tension and unity. Here you will find mammoth tusks and molars, semi-precious stones and fossils as well as exotic woods and various exquisite metals, often in captivating combinations.
For those who appreciate the art of knife making, a Michael West knife is a must-have in any collection. His reputation as a skilled knifemaker is well-deserved, with a number of international awards and satisfied customers who have experienced the quality and beauty of his work.
Whether you are a collector or a user of fine knives, a knife from Michael West is sure to impress.
– Best Chef Knife –
“Damasteel Chef Invitational” Online 2021
– Hecht Medal for Craft –
"By the Royal Danish Queen" 2016
– Audience award –
"Ludvika" Sweden Knife Show 2015
– Best art knife –
“Solingen Knife Show” 2014
– Best fixed blade knife –
“Helsinki Knife Show” 2014
– Best Non forgotten, fixblade knife –
“SICAC” Paris 2013
– First prize in Cooperation Knives –
“Danish Knife Association” 2013
– Winner –
“Damascus Cup” 2011
– Winner of Champions Competition –
“Danish Knife Association's” 2007
– Winner –
"InterNordic Knife Competition" 2005
– Audience price, and 3 other prizes –
“Messer Fur Alle” Munich 2005
Our customer service is not a call center or an AI chatbot.
It's Kari or Torben.
When you write to us, you will receive a personal response from us — with in-depth knowledge of the products and a genuine interest in helping you make the right choices.
We have collected the most common questions in our FAQ and on the product pages. If you can't find the answer there, or if you want a product in a special size, you are always welcome to write or call us.
If we cannot respond immediately, you will hear from us within a few hours on all weekdays.
Here you will find a comprehensive overview of all terms and conditions for your purchase from Rune-Jakobsen Design. We have done everything to make everything as clear and understandable as possible. You are welcome to contact us if you have any questions.
All prices in the webshop are displayed in your local currency. Prices for customers in the EU, UK, Switzerland and Norway always include the applicable VAT. Further information on customs duties and fees can be found in the section below.
Fixed, fair prices
We believe in the value of good craftsmanship – and this is reflected in our prices, which are the same for all customers all year round. We do not participate in discount campaigns such as Black Friday, and you will not find discount codes for our shop on external sites or offer services.
It's a conscious choice: We don't want to discriminate against our customers, so instead of short-term or individual discounts, we offer quality products at fair prices and these benefits that are always available to everyone:
💳 Payment
We offer secure payments with MasterCard, VISA, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay and MobilePay. All payment information is transmitted via encryption (SSL) so that only you and your card issuer can read it.
As many of our products are handmade and made to order, delivery times vary. You can find the current delivery times on the respective product pages.
Items in stock are usually shipped after 1-2 business days.
We offer flexible delivery options with GLS, DHL or UPS. The exact options and shipping providers depend on your location and will be displayed during the ordering process.
Shipping costs depend on your location and the weight of the shipment. Here you will find an overview of our starting prices. The final price is always calculated in the shopping cart.
We ship all items in our webshop from Denmark. Below you can find out what this means for you.
For orders from an EU country, VAT is automatically adjusted to your local rate – you pay exactly the amount shown. No hidden costs at checkout and no extra delivery costs.
We are VAT registered in Norway (VOEC 2060051) and charge Norwegian VAT directly in the online store — regardless of order size.
Customs:
No surprise fees, no customs delays — just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.
If you would like to check in advance whether customs duties apply to a product, you can find further information here: Customs Calculator . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kari at info@rune-jakobsen.dk .
We ship to Switzerland via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Customs and Swiss VAT (8.1%) are calculated and paid directly at checkout - the total price shown is the final price. No additional fees are charged upon delivery.
VAT and any applicable customs duties are calculated and paid directly during the payment process in the webshop - so you know the total price in advance.
No hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your home.
When you shop with us, we ship your order DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). This means that customs and import duties are calculated and paid directly in the shopping cart in our webshop – so you know the total price in advance.
No hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your home.
We ship DAP (Delivered At Place) to Australia. Thanks to Australia's high duty-free threshold, orders under AUD 1,000 are not subject to import duties or customs fees upon arrival.
For orders over AUD 1,000, Australian import duties and GST (10%) may apply, which will be collected by Australian Customs upon delivery.
For countries outside the EU, orders are shipped as "Delivered At Place" (DAP).
This means for you as a customer:
Good to know: Many countries have a threshold value above which orders are exempt from customs duties. If in doubt, we recommend that you check the applicable regulations for your country with your local customs authorities.
By completing a purchase, you agree to these terms and conditions.
You have 30 days from the date of receipt of the goods to notify us that you wish to cancel your purchase. You then have a further 8 days to return the goods. The right of cancellation applies to all standard products.
Exception: For custom-made products, the right of withdrawal only applies if this has been agreed in writing in advance.
Sender address:
Rune Jakobsen Design
Attention: Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde
Denmark
You are responsible for the costs of returning the item, unless it is a complaint.
Danish customers can order a return label via Shipmondo here (only applies to cancellations).
Once we have received the returned item, we will refund you the full purchase price.
According to Danish purchase legislation, you have a two-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects. The warranty does not cover defects or wear and tear caused by improper use, damage or lack of maintenance.
If you wish to complain about an item, please contact us as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after you have discovered the defect. In the event of a justified complaint, we will of course cover the costs of return shipping.
All products are sold as is. The customer is responsible for their safe and correct use. Rune-Jakobsen Design is not liable for damage resulting from misuse or incorrect use. All content on this website (texts, images, design) belongs to Rune-Jakobsen Design and may not be copied without written permission.
Rune Jakobsen Design
by Torben & Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde, Denmark
CVR number: DK27029167
Norwegian VOEC: 2060051
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Phone: (+45) 42 43 23 76
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk
As many of our products are handmade and made to order, delivery times vary. You can find the current delivery times on the respective product pages.
Items in stock are usually shipped after 1-2 business days.
We offer flexible delivery options with GLS, DHL or UPS. The exact options and shipping providers depend on your location and will be displayed during the ordering process.
Shipping costs depend on your location and the weight of the shipment. Here you will find an overview of our starting prices. The final price is always calculated in the shopping cart.
We ship all items in our webshop from Denmark. Below you can find out what this means for you.
For orders from an EU country, VAT is automatically adjusted to your local rate – you pay exactly the amount shown. No hidden costs at checkout and no extra delivery costs.
We are VAT registered in Norway (VOEC 2060051) and charge Norwegian VAT directly in the online store — regardless of order size.
Customs:
No surprise fees, no customs delays — just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.
If you would like to check in advance whether customs duties apply to a product, you can find further information here: Customs Calculator . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kari at info@rune-jakobsen.dk .
We ship to Switzerland via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Customs and Swiss VAT (8.1%) are calculated and paid directly at checkout - the total price shown is the final price. No additional fees are charged upon delivery.
VAT and any applicable customs duties are calculated and paid directly during the payment process in the webshop - so you know the total price in advance.
No hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your home.
When you shop with us, we ship your order DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). This means that customs and import duties are calculated and paid directly in the shopping cart in our webshop – so you know the total price in advance.
No hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your home.
We ships DAP (Delivered At Place) to Australia. Thanks to Australia's high duty-free threshold, orders under AUD 1,000 are not subject to import duties or customs fees upon arrival.
For orders over AUD 1,000, Australian import duties and GST (10%) may apply, which will be collected by Australian Customs upon delivery.
For countries outside the EU, orders are shipped as "Delivered At Place" (DAP).
This means for you as a customer:
Good to know: Many countries have a threshold value above which orders are exempt from customs duties. If in doubt, we recommend that you check the applicable regulations for your country with your local customs authorities.
By completing a purchase, you agree to these terms and conditions.
You have 30 days from the date of receipt of the goods to notify us that you wish to cancel your purchase. You then have a further 8 days to return the goods. The right of cancellation applies to all standard products.
Exception: For custom-made products, the right of withdrawal only applies if this has been agreed in writing in advance.
Sender address:
Rune Jakobsen Design
Attention: Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde
Denmark
You are responsible for the costs of returning the item, unless it is a complaint.
Danish customers can order a return label via Shipmondo here (only applies to cancellations).
Once we have received the returned item, we will refund you the full purchase price.
According to Danish purchase legislation, you have a two-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects. The warranty does not cover defects or wear and tear caused by improper use, damage or lack of maintenance.
If you wish to complain about an item, please contact us as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after you have discovered the defect. In the event of a justified complaint, we will of course cover the costs of return shipping.
All products are sold as is. The customer is responsible for their safe and correct use. Rune-Jakobsen Design is not liable for damage resulting from misuse or incorrect use. All content on this website (texts, images, design) belongs to Rune-Jakobsen Design and may not be copied without written permission.
Rune Jakobsen Design
by Torben & Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde, Denmark
CVR number: DK27029167
Norwegian VOEC: 2060051
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Phone: (+45) 42 43 23 76
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk
⏎ Right of withdrawal
You have 30 days after receipt to notify us that you regret the purchase, and then you have an additional 8 days to send it back.
The right of withdrawal applies to all standard products in the webshop.
The right of withdrawal and return for custom-made products in special sizes is only valid if a special (written) agreement has been made.
If you regret your purchase and return the item(s), we will refund the full purchase amount when the item(s) are delivered back to us in unused and undamaged condition.
⛓️💥 Complaints
According to the Danish Sales Act, Rune-Jakobsen Design grants a 2-year warranty from the invoice date for manufacturing and material defects (defects).
Complaints about defects or damage to delivered products must be made to Rune-Jakobsen Design within 14 days of receipt of the item(s).
The right of complaint does not cover errors, damage or wear and tear, directly or indirectly resulting from incorrect operation, incorrect maintenance, violence or unauthorized interventions.
If you cancel your purchase, you can use a shipping company of your choice and bear the costs associated with the return.
When returning due to a complaint, Rune-Jakobsen Design will cover the return costs.
Returns must be made to:
Rune Jakobsen Design
Attn: Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde
Denmark
For us, craftsmanship, materials and aesthetics take centre stage. Our product photos should give you an honest and inspiring impression of what you're getting – without unnecessary staging.
The vast majority of product photos in our webshop are therefore taken by us – whether it's a mill, a knife holder, a serving board or one of our textiles. The images of our wooden products always show real, handcrafted pieces, photographed before they are packed and shipped to their new owners.
To help you imagine how the products look in different homes and kitchens, we sometimes place these original photographs into AI-generated interiors or backgrounds. Only the background is artificial – the product itself is never altered or AI-generated. Every grain, edge, colour and detail you see belongs to the physical piece we made.
From time to time, we also receive photos from happy customers who kindly allow us to use them in the webshop. These images offer an honest and inspiring glimpse of how our products look in real homes and surroundings.
No artificial product renders. No misleading visual enhancements. Just real craftsmanship, photographed honestly.
We are constantly expanding our product gallery. As many of our products come in a wide range of sizes and variants, we don't yet have photos of them all. The image shown for your selection therefore primarily illustrates the chosen wood type – not necessarily the specific size or design variation.
Wood is a living, natural material, and our passion is creating unique products with character. Grain patterns and colour tones will therefore naturally vary from piece to piece. Please consider our images as guiding inspiration and an indication of the quality we deliver.
Questions about design, size, wood type or special requests? Don't hesitate to contact us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so we can guide you to the right choice before you order.
We ship all items from our workshop and warehouse in Denmark. Below you can see what this means for you — find your country and read exactly what applies.
UK VAT is charged directly at checkout — just like in a UK store.
All orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Any customs and import duties are calculated and paid in advance in the webshop, so the price you see at checkout is the final price. No hidden fees, no customs delays — just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.
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All orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Duties and import taxes are calculated and paid directly at checkout — so you know the total price before you order. No US sales tax is charged. The price you see at checkout is the final price: no hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.
In rare cases, it may happen that the shipping company mistakenly tries to collect customs duties or taxes again upon delivery, even though everything has already been paid. Should this happen, please contact us immediately at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so that we can help you further. In most cases, the simplest solution is for you to pay the amount collected to the shipping company, after which we will immediately refund you the full amount.
We ship DAP (Delivered At Place) to Australia and GST is not charged at checkout. Whether your order will be subject to tax upon arrival depends on one simple threshold:
Orders under AUD 1,000: No duty, no GST, no fees. Your order is delivered directly to your door at no additional cost — the price at checkout plus shipping is all that matters.
Orders over AUD 1,000: Australian authorities charge import duties and GST, which the carrier will settle with you before delivery. Here's how it's calculated:
Calculation example: You order goods for AUD 1,600 with AUD 150 in shipping.
Good to know: The limit applies per shipment. So if your order is just over AUD 1,000, it may be best to either keep the order below the limit or add a little more to your cart so that the import costs are spread over a larger purchase — the processing fee is the same whether the order is AUD 1,100 or AUD 3,000.
If you are in doubt about what this means for your particular order, please write to us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk before ordering.
We ship DAP (Delivered At Place) to Canada. Canadian sales tax (GST/HST) and any handling fee will be charged. by the shipping company upon import.
All of our products — with the exception of the Japan collection — are of EU origin and can therefore be imported duty-free under the EU-Canada Free Trade Agreement (CETA). Products from our Japan collection may be subject to customs duties at the regular Canadian rates.
For orders from an EU country, VAT is automatically adjusted to your local rate, and there are of course no customs or import fees within the EU. The price you see at checkout is the final price.
We are VAT registered in Norway (VOEC 2060051) and collect Norwegian VAT and any customs duties directly in the webshop.
We ship all orders Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). This means that VAT and any import duties have been paid in advance in the webshop. The price you see at checkout is the final price — no unexpected fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.
In rare cases, it may happen that the shipping company mistakenly tries to collect customs duties or VAT again upon delivery, even though everything has already been paid. Should this happen, please contact us immediately at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so that we can help you further. In most cases, the simplest solution is for you to pay the amount collected to the shipping company, after which we will immediately refund you the full amount.
If you have questions about customs, VAT or delivery, you are always welcome to contact Kari at info@rune-jakobsen.dk — you will always get a personal answer.
We ship all orders DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Swiss VAT (8.1%) and any customs duties are calculated and paid directly at checkout — the total price shown is the final price. There are no additional fees charged upon delivery.
In rare cases, it may happen that the shipping company mistakenly tries to collect VAT or customs duties again upon delivery, even though everything has already been paid. Should this happen, please contact us immediately at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so that we can help you further. In most cases, the simplest solution is for you to pay the amount collected to the shipping company, after which we will immediately refund you the full amount.
For other countries outside the EU, orders are shipped DAP (Delivered At Place). This means that any import duties, local VAT and handling fees are collected by the shipping company when the goods arrive in your country.
These fees are set by your local authorities and are beyond our control. Many countries have a threshold below which orders are exempt - if in doubt, please check with your local customs authorities or write to us before ordering.
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