Narex Bystřice Carving knife for spoon making

Narex Bystřice is a renowned Czech manufacturer of high-quality hand tools, specializing in woodcarving instruments like the spoon carving knife shown in the image. The company was founded in 1919 by Václav Richter in Bystřice u Benešova, initially establishing a reputation for producing quality chisels and screwdrivers under the brand "RICHTER". In the subsequent decades, the company evolved and eventually adopted the Narex name, becoming a staple in European woodworking.

Today, Narex Bystřice s.r.o. remains a private entity headquartered in the Czech Republic. The brand is highly regarded by professional artisans and hobbyists alike for its combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern metallurgical processes. All their primary woodworking tools, including the PROFI and standard lines, are manufactured domestically in their Czech facility to ensure strict quality control and adherence to European engineering standards.