" The better is the enemy of the good " – so goes the bon mot of a certain François-Marie Arouet. But who exactly is this precocious fellow with the French-sounding name, and what does he have to do with knives anyway? The answer: nothing at all, except perhaps during lavish banquets in the dining halls of the French aristocracy. Incidentally, this gourmet of intellectual and worldly fare is better known as Voltaire, and his quote provides a tailor-made template for Pierre Horrolt. Who is this guy now, and does he actually have anything to do with knives? Yes, quite a lot, in fact, because "better" hasn't been enough for him for a long time. His philosophy is: " Messer-Maxx.de – the ultimate knife shop ."
The specialty shop was founded in 2014 as a weapons outlet in Gunzenhausen, Middle Franconia, and quickly made a name for itself. The expansion of the product range to include knives followed gradually, and now over 2,000 knives from various manufacturers are in stock. This guarantees fast and comprehensive service for customers both locally and online, as evidenced by the professional and thriving online shop. A wise decision was made in 2019 with the addition of an in-house knife workshop for sharpening and repairing cutlery, where an increasing number of custom knives are now being crafted. Immersing himself in this entirely new world truly ignited the owner's passion for knives, as mind and body find harmony in the creation of new knives. Each piece is unique and possesses its own individual character.
However, this attitude towards knives wasn't necessarily to be expected. While Pierre Horrolt received his first pocketknife, a nearly classic model, from his grandfather at a young age, he had always considered cutlery a secondary product line, as his focus was on firearms requiring a permit. All the better, then, that his product range has now become considerably more "sleek." But be warned! His enthusiasm is contagious. In special workshops, the owner introduces his customers to the art of knife making.
Since the company's founding, Böker has been a proud partner of the knife-making expert from Bavaria: " The friendly sales force and the great range of high-quality in-house products and excellent imported brands make Böker an indispensable partner for us. "
Fittingly, here's his favorite Böker knife: "My heart started racing when the Sherman Damascus was released, but the Tiger Damascus knife topped everything. Finally, a cool Damascus knife with Micarta handle scales for the perfect EDC look. This knife simply impresses with the complete package: EDC and collector's item combined with wonderful Damascus steel , a great story, and the usual Böker quality . "
Top advice, a huge selection and an owner who brings his team and customers closer to the soul of the knife – Messer-Maxx.de – it doesn't get any better than this for knives.
Messer-Maxx.de
Pierre Horrolt
Auergasse 10
D-91710 Gunzenhausen
Website: www.messer-maxx.de
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