Legal notice

Last updated: 26 October 2025

1. Company Identity

FireForge Knives is an independent brand specialising in premium kitchen cutlery and culinary tools. Our products are designed, specified and curated by FireForge Knives and manufactured through certified industrial partners that comply with international safety and quality standards.

FireForge Knives operates online exclusively through the domain fireforgeknives.com.

Business correspondence address: FireForge Knives Rua Professor Joaquim Bastos 109 4200-604 Porto, Portugal

Contact: support@fireforgeknives.com

2. Nature and Intended Use of Products

All products offered through FireForge Knives are kitchen and culinary tools intended exclusively for domestic and professional food preparation. They are not designed, marketed, or sold as weapons or offensive tools.

Important — UK Legal Notice: Under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 and the Criminal Justice Act 1988, certain bladed items are subject to legal restrictions in the United Kingdom, including:

  • Sale to persons under 18 is strictly prohibited
  • Carrying a bladed item in a public place without lawful reason is a criminal offence
  • Delivery is restricted to residential addresses only

FireForge Knives operates a mandatory age verification process and complies fully with UK knife sale and delivery legislation.

Purchasers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws regarding the import, possession, transportation, and use of kitchen knives in their respective jurisdictions.

3. Use of This Website

The information, materials, images, texts, and product descriptions displayed on this website are provided for general informational and commercial purposes, and may be updated, corrected, or modified without prior notice.

FireForge Knives makes every effort to present product specifications, materials, and imagery accurately. However, minor variations in colour, pattern, grain, texture, or finish may occur due to the natural characteristics of metals, woods, and handcrafted manufacturing processes. These variations do not constitute a defect and do not affect the product's quality or performance.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content present on this website — including imagery, product descriptions, texts, graphics, branding elements, layouts, design structure, and visual identity — is the exclusive property of FireForge Knives and is protected under:

  • UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
  • EU Intellectual Property laws
  • International intellectual property conventions

Any reproduction, distribution, modification, republication, or commercial use of our content without prior written permission is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

5. Product Compliance and Certifications

FireForge Knives partners exclusively with manufacturers that comply with recognised international quality and safety standards. Applicable certifications include:

  • UKCA — UK Conformity Assessed (for products sold in Great Britain post-Brexit)
  • CE — European Conformity (for EU market compliance)
  • LFGB — Food-Contact Safety Standard (Germany/EU)
  • SGS — Independent Third-Party Quality Testing
  • FSC — Forest Stewardship Council (for wooden handle and block components)
  • RoHS — Restriction of Hazardous Substances (where applicable)

Certifications apply according to the specific product category and are indicated where relevant. Documentation is available upon request.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, FireForge Knives shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential losses
  • Damages arising from misuse, improper storage, or inadequate maintenance of knives and culinary tools
  • Delays or disruptions caused by third-party carriers, customs authorities, or events beyond our reasonable control
  • Loss of data or business interruption arising from use of this website

Nothing in this Legal Notice excludes or limits our liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Any statutory rights you have as a consumer under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or other applicable UK consumer protection law

All knives and bladed tools must be handled responsibly, stored safely, and kept out of reach of minors at all times.

7. External Links and Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links, integrations, or tools provided by external platforms including payment processors, analytics services, and logistics partners. FireForge Knives is not responsible for the content, operations, policies, or performance of third-party websites or services.

We encourage users to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party service before interacting with them.

8. Import Duties and Taxes

For deliveries within the United Kingdom, standard UK VAT is included where applicable.

For international deliveries, customs duties, import taxes, and other regulatory charges may be applied by the destination country's authorities. These costs are not controlled by FireForge Knives and are the sole responsibility of the recipient, unless explicitly stated otherwise (e.g. DDP — Delivered Duty Paid shipping).

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Legal Notice and all matters relating to the use of our website and services are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights you may have under the laws of your country of residence.

Any dispute arising from the use of our website or purchase of our products shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless mandatory local law provides otherwise.

10. Changes to This Notice

FireForge Knives reserves the right to update this Legal Notice at any time to reflect changes in law, regulation, or our business practices. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.

11. Contact for Legal Enquiries

For legal questions, intellectual property matters, or formal requests regarding this notice:

FireForge Knives 📧 support@fireforgeknives.com 🌐 fireforgeknives.com

We aim to respond to legal enquiries within 2 business days.