Dalkhafine is a multidisciplinary artist. Born in France, Delphine is passionate about culture and travel, and has been living in Montreal since 2013.

"My illustration pays tribute to the Tiger constellation (Tigris in latin, named after the Tiger river) and the Mermaid constellation (near from Ceneus). The tiger, powerful and majestic, surrenders with grace in front of the mermaid, whose head radiates like the sun. The sun represents the sovereign star, the one which gives life and light everything around it. Majestic and inevitable, it looks after the universe, like the mermaid looks after the moon that she accompanies with a delicate gesture. Around them, the stars shape a protective constellation, like a celestial sanctuary where this encounter between terrestrial power and cosmic energy happens."

Benjamin Jeanjean is a French visual artist based in the Basque Country.

"This illustration, such as the cosmos, organized and structured, is a symbolic exploration. In the center, an antique vase which could be seen as the receptacle of the universe. The solar face in the middle, ornamented with the Yin and the Yang, symbolises the universal balance. The phases of the moon, arranged in a circle, remind of the eternal cycle of time. The surrounding geometric designs, braided and intertwined, suggest the idea of a cosmic web where each element is linked to a broader all. This illustration plays on duality: from afar, it’s a classic etching evocating of the ancient times; from close, contemporary symbols arise, mixing tradition and modernity."

Elisa, also known as Asile, is a freelance artist and illustrator based in France.

"For this illustration, I wanted to talk about balance: between day and night, Sun and Moon. No duel here, but a duo. Two characters, sat on a moon crescent, looking at each other. Their clothes, between stellar and solar designs, speak their bond: different but equal. Around them, three birds carry stars as if they were re-drawing a constellation. The moon becomes a space of encounter and tenderness, a sanctuary suspended between dream and reality."

Blade

• Material: High-quality European stainless steel
• Length: 8.5 cm
• Hardness: 55–57 HRC
• Excellent sharpness, high corrosion resistance, strong abrasion resistance
• Dalkhafine and Asile use natural-finish stainless steel blades
• Benjamin Jeanjean uses black matte treatment for its blade and Virobloc ring for enhanced corrosion protection. Surface is scratch-sensitive, avoid abrasive products and sponges when cleaning

Handle

• Material: PEFC-certified hornbeam
• Origin: Eco-managed forests in the Jura and Vercors regions (France)
• Finish: Varnished for protection against moisture and dirt
• Length: 10.9 cm
• Type: Virobloc safety ring (stainless steel)