The story of Nora

The production process

The road from design to finished product was winding. The production method we used for other designs did not work on this design. The shaft on Nora cutlery parts should be round, normally the shaft on cutlery parts is flat. New tools were developed and at the same time space was made for a separate production hall for the Nora design, in addition to a separate work team that would only work with the Nora design. 

The production method consisted of a total of 12 processes, the first process was to press two parts to be welded together. Furthermore, an edge should be made around the shaft to create a more distinct expression. After 11 processes, one process remained, the last process was to sandblast the cutlery surface to make the steel soft and smooth.  

Odd had a burning ambition to achieve this design. The following year, the product was ready, the Nora design was launched in 2001 and is based on various production techniques.  

The sandblasting makes the steel soft and smooth. With curved details and tactile properties, a distinct expression is created. The production processes make the steel soft and smooth to the touch. Nora’s curved lines and tactile qualities make this a cutlery that is just as suitable for everyday use as for parties.  

Since its launch, the design has been well received and is today a well-known design in Hardanger Bestikk’s portfolio.  

What do you remember best from growing up with your grandfather? 

My grandfather was the best in the world. A warm and loving grandpa who always asked questions, was interested and someone you could talk to about absolutely everything!   When I was little, I was a skeptical of the grandad because he had a deep voice and I have been told that I was a little modest at first. It did not take long, however, before the grandad’s lap was the safest place in the world. Something I will always remember is all the time my sister and I ate breakfast there on the weekends, as we were also neighbours. Then it was usually grandad’s fried eggs that were on the menu, and I could of course eat with Nora cutlery if I wanted!