Showcase: Craftsman Max Poglia

Brazilian-born with a strong Italian heritage, Max Poglia splits his time between New York and Florence, Italy, where he lives with his young family. A fixture on the men’s style scene, Poglia is a craftsman known for his unique collection of bespoke and customizable forged steel knives, made using reclaimed carbon steel, with handles crafted from organic materials such as wood, horn, and bone, adorned with brass. These knives feature naturally pitted blades, making each one utterly unique.

Poglia also makes supremely functional vegetable-tanned leather tote bags, which soften over time and develop a deep, natural, and unique patina with use and exposure to the elements. A rather nifty floating strap allows for the carrying of a fedora hat, as seen in the collaboration featuring the Poglia Porter bags he created with Florence’s Super Duper Hats earlier this year. See more of his work at poglia.co.