There is enough fishing line abandoned each year to wrap around the equator 400 times, and enough abandoned fishing nets to cover the entirety of Scotland. Drifting for years, these ghost nets terrorise everything in their path, from marine life to the marine environment.

The Ironclad Co. has turned this problem material into a product solution, creating the first range of knives with 100% discarded fishing net handles – Ghost Net Knives.

The commercial-grade knife range, made in partnership with 97-yearold knife maker Victory Knives, is the second addition to Ironclad Co.’s knife portfolio. The first run saw handles crafted with a plastic alternative made from merino wool.

The fishing nets are recovered from nearshore areas of the ocean by Oceanworks – a company that exists to measure, reduce, and track companies’ plastic footprint. This material is then meticulously processed, cleaned, and forged onto a lifetime-guaranteed blade, turning what was a wasted commodity into something valuable.

The unique filleting knife is the hero in the range of four knives – sleek, flexible, and loved by fishermen the world over, it delivers clean, effortless cuts for delicate tasks. And by getting the Ghost Net Knives into the hands of fishing enthusiasts, The Ironclad Co. is speaking directly to the people controlling the destinies of fishing nets – addressing the problem at its source.

As part of a new Impac+ initiative, every knife sold will haul a further 1kg of discarded fishing nets from the oceans. And part profits from every sale will be donated to LegaSea, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity, and health of New Zealand’s marine environment.

Says Kate Slavin, Co-Founder & Design Lead at The Ironclad Co.,

“We’re really excited to see how this project will raise awareness about ghost nets with the very people who care about our marine life so deeply. It’s great to see how circular design can start to solve some of the world’s most pointy problems.”

To learn more about the Ghost Net Knife collection and how you, too, can be a part of the solution by freeing the ocean of abandoned fishing gear with a 100% salvaged ghost net fishing knife, visit ironcladpan.com. There are four commercial-grade knives in the range and a limited-edition knife roll for our first run.

Pre-orders are closing soon, so get in early. Use the code ‘FishingNews10’ at checkout for $10 off.