Noyer

Why Walnut Wood?

The wood of the walnut tree gives the brand its name: “Noyer” is French for walnut tree. Janus Larsen is often asked, “Why walnut in particular?” For him, there are a number of reasons why he and his team prefer working with walnut wood:

• Walnut wood is known for its high durability and dimensional stability. Furniture and everyday items made of walnut retain their shape for a long time. That is one reason why this type of wood has been used to make gunstocks for centuries.

• Walnut wood has a deep, dark color and a lively grain, partly due to its many knots. This appearance gives products made from it an exclusive, elegant look. Walnut can also be polished extremely smooth. So smooth that, according to Larsen, it almost feels like porcelain. This smooth feel creates a fascinating contrast with the warm appearance of the wood.

• Over the years, walnut wood develops a wonderful patina. Almost all wood gradually develops a patina, but with walnut, the naturally beautiful color becomes even richer and deeper over time.

• The walnut wood used by Noyer comes from the USA.

Why Knife Holders?

The tool probably used most often in the kitchen by home cooks and professional chefs alike is the knife. So it makes sense to keep kitchen knives safely stored and within easy reach. Never put high-quality knives in a drawer together with other utensils. This damages the blades, and the risk of injury is high. There are many different ways to keep knives close at hand in the kitchen. One functional and attractive option is to display your knives hanging freely on a magnetic knife strip from Noyer.

Knife Holders

Noyer knife strips look like more than just practical objects on the wall; they look more like little works of art – true design pieces. Each knife strip is handmade from walnut wood and is one of a kind thanks to its individual grain and small variations in the handcrafting process. Edges that run at 45° angles to one another are typical of Noyer. Together with the concealed mounting system, this design feature gives the wall-mounted strips a certain weightlessness and makes the wood appear to “float.” A steel rail is attached to the wall with just two screws. The strong magnets integrated into the wooden strip hold it in place on the rail. Done! This type of "mounting" leaves a small gap between the knife holder and the wall, for both stylish and practical reasons: it makes the knife handle easy and safe to grasp when you take a knife off the strip.

The strong neodymium magnets in the knife strips keep kitchen knives securely in place. The number of magnets installed ensures that the knives stay firmly in the desired position and also prevents unattractive "dangling." This is not just about safety – true design lovers also appreciate having their knives hang straight or parallel to one another.

As a final finish, Noyer knife holders are not lacquered but polished smooth and treated with cold-pressed organic linseed oil. Linseed oil maintains the wood's natural beauty, preserving and conditioning it. It really goes without saying that knives should not be hung on the knife strip while wet. Even so, we would like to point out that storing them wet would not be good for your knives or the wood …

The Noyer logo is on the back of the knife strips. The Danish wood artisans chose this placement because, going against the logomania trend, they do not want to brand their products on the front. Butch likes that.

The knife holders are packaged in specially made felt sleeves to protect the precious wood during transport and storage.

Cutting Boards

Noyer cutting boards come in different sizes. They can be used as carving boards (with a juice groove), serving boards, and prep boards. All Noyer cutting boards are handmade from high-quality walnut wood. Each piece has its own individual appearance and is one of a kind. No two items are exactly alike. That is why the images in the shop can only give you an idea of roughly what the product will look like.

The edges are cut at 45° angles to one another, which, together with the asymmetrical shape, gives the boards their characteristic Noyer look. This design feature also has a practical benefit: when the board lies flat on the table, there are always corners you can easily grip. This is a real advantage, especially with large, heavy boards.

The small cutting boards, available in sets of two, follow the same design principle. Their angled edges and asymmetrical outline make them an eye-catcher on any table. They are mainly used as traditional breakfast boards, sandwich boards, or snack boards. These little boards have a nostalgic feel, yet their unusual, elegant appearance also looks really stylish alongside porcelain and ceramics. Another great idea is to use several of them as small serving boards and arrange them around the table. Appetizers or snacks served this way invite everyone to try a bite. Like all Noyer wooden boards, these small dining boards are handmade from high-quality walnut wood. Each piece therefore differs a little from the next, and the two small cutting boards supplied in a set are essentially the same, but naturally not identical.

Noyer cutting boards are treated with organic linseed oil, which protects and preserves the wood in a completely natural way. Since the boards are working utensils, however – even if they look like decorative objects – cut marks will appear on the surface sooner or later. We have a tip for you so you can also use your board for serving without visible marks: use one side as a cutting board and the other as a serving board. That way, no knife marks will spoil the presentation when you arrange finger food, cheese, or salmon on the wood. This trick also works with the cutting board with a juice groove. The juice groove keeps juices from meat and vegetables on the board while you work. You do not need this feature for serving, so you can turn the cutting board over to its smooth back without a juice groove.

Noyer wooden boards are easy to clean and care for. Wash the board under running water with a nonabrasive sponge and a mild dish soap solution, dry it thoroughly, and leave it to dry completely on the small wooden stand supplied with the board. The stand – also made of American walnut wood – keeps the board stable while it dries and doubles as an eye-catching way to display this attractive accessory in your kitchen.

If the cutting board needs more thorough cleaning, you can safely wash it with boiling water, dry it, and put it back on the stand. With frequent use, the wood will lose a little of its sheen over time. You can refresh it with a little linseed oil or special wood care oil, and the board will look almost like new afterward. Almost, because it is completely normal, and even desirable, for a product made from a natural material like wood to age and develop a beautiful patina. At Butch, we think wooden kitchen tools become more beautiful over time, provided, of course, that the quality is right. As they develop a patina, they tell the stories of many moments spent cooking and enjoying food, and there is nothing wrong with letting that show.

But (yes, there is a small "but" here): every type of wood, however beautiful, is a natural product and therefore needs a little regular attention and care. You will find an expert guide on this in our magazine: Care Guide for Wooden Cutting Boards

Noyer cutting boards are packaged in a felt sleeve that protects the wood and can also be reused in many different ways, as a sleeve for a tablet, books, pictures, and more.

To sum it up, here is a statement from the guys at Noyer: "Our work is based on five fundamental principles: a product must be functional. It must be durable. It must be beautiful. It must have a distinctive character. And, in addition to precise and exact execution, it must also have a playful element." And these principles align exactly with Butch's philosophy. 

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