Lustthal Workshop is a family-run business, founded by two brothers bound together by their shared craft. Every piece we create is the result of our joint collaboration, with each of us specializing in different aspects of the making process, ensuring a blend of expertise and creativity in every project.
About the Craftsmen
Luka
I specialize in projects that demand precision with both hammer and file. My favourite work revolves around creating unique pieces that have both a practical and an aesthetic value.
In addition to my work as a blacksmith, I am a trained woodworker with experience in furniture making and timber framing. My journey into blacksmithing and metalworking began in high school, and I’ve been honing my skills ever since. Outside my craft, I spend much of my time painting, which helps refine my eye for proportions, detail, and aesthetics.
My personal interests include exploring historical objects, museums, paintings, and architecture. I take great pleasure in discovering timeless shapes, objects, and techniques crafted by past generations, finding inspiration in the ingenuity of those who came before us.
Jon
I’ve been making knives since I was twelve years old. Over time, this early interest developed into a focused practice centered on Japanese kitchen knives. I’m especially drawn to the technical side of the craft: designing blade geometry, grinding for performance, and controlling heat treatment to achieve reliable, high-performing tools. For me, a knife must work exceptionally well first, with its aesthetic qualities emerging naturally from function. In addition to knifemaking, I spend a great deal of time machining metal on my lathe and milling machine. I enjoy working with machine tools and collecting them, appreciating the precision and mechanical logic they bring into the workshop. Combining hand skills with accurate machining allows me to approach problems methodically and execute ideas with consistency. Outside the workshop, I lift weights and value activities that require discipline and long-term commitment. This mindset carries directly into my work: steady improvement, attention to detail, and respect for the process. Through my knives, I aim to create objects that are honest, practical, and refined—tools meant to be used, trusted, and appreciated over time.
In recent years, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with several museums across Slovenia. We specialize in recreating historical replicas with precise attention to dimensions and material specifications. Our process involves working closely with museums, using the information they provide, and conducting our own in-depth research into the time period, available materials, and exact measurements when needed.
Some past exhibitions we worked on:
“Nekoč je bil Gutenwerd” (30 January - 3 November 2024), National Museum of Slovenia. We replicated over fifty tools discovered in an abandoned 15.th century medieval village, which was destroyed during the Ottoman invasion of southern Slovenia.
“Vitezi Rajhenburški” (permanent exhibition, 2024), Castle Rajhenburg. For this exhibition, we produced an exact replica of a medieval hand cannon discovered in Tannenberg. It is prominently displayed in their new weapons exhibit.
“V deželi, ki se imenuje Metlika” (permanent exhibition, 2024), Belokranjski muzej Metlika. We created an exact replica of a medieval sword discovered in a local river. By carefully following the original sword's dimensions, we crafted a precise reproduction for display in the museum.
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