Horl's German-Made Scissors Promise Decades of Use Through Split-Blade Sharpening
Established in 2016 by Otmar Horl and his son Timo in Freiburg, located in Germany's Black Forest, Horl has gained recognition for creating durable utensils designed for longevity. Heiko Stahl, recently appointed managing director after a lengthy tenure at Vitra, collaborates with Timo Horl. The company's scissors, retailing at £349, feature a spring-loaded quick release that allows the blades to be separated for individual sharpening. Horl offers a range of sharpeners: the entry-level 3 Cruise, the 3, and the 3 Pro, priced at £399 and equipped with a planetary gear set for faster grinding. Each sharpener includes a support with varying angles for sharpening, while the 3 Pro offers six. The scissors are praised for their balance and weight, capable of cutting over 100 materials. Visit Horl.com and @Horl1993 for more information.
Key facts
- Horl was founded in 2016 by Otmar Horl and his son Timo in Freiburg, in Germany's Black Forest
- Heiko Stahl, formerly of Vitra, is Horl's newly installed managing director and works with Timo Horl
- Horl scissors cost £349 and split into two blades via a spring-loaded quick release for individual sharpening
- The sharpener range comprises the 3 Cruise, the 3, and the 3 Pro, with the 3 Pro priced at £399
- The 3 Pro has a planetary gear set; the 3 Cruise has a recycled plastic case and fixed blades; the 3 has exchangeable discs and walnut or oak finish
- The 3 Pro offers six grinding angles, while the standard support has two angled ends
- Horl says its scissors can slice through over 100 different materials and its sharpeners work on any knife
- Horl also supplies whetstones, strops, and a branded magnifier for checking the cutting edge
Entities
Artists
- Otmar Horl
- Timo Horl
- Heiko Stahl
- Jonathan Bell
Institutions
- Horl
- Vitra
- Wallpaper*
- things magazine
Locations
- Freiburg
- Germany
- Black Forest