Das Jagdmagazin mit Weitblick

On Austria’s Flattnitz plateau, Christian Fleischhacker develops ultralight hunting gear for mountain hunters under the HEP Carbon brand. The Shot & Stillness team visited the passionate hunter and innovator in his workshop, gaining fascinating insights into the development of carbon shooting sticks, pack frames, backpacks, and hunting knives—purpose-built for precise shooting and demanding hunts in rugged alpine terrain.

For more than 2.5 million years, knives have accompanied humankind and remain among the oldest tools ever created. From primitive Stone Age hand axes to handcrafted hunting knives, the blade has played a pivotal role in human history. Join us as we explore the enduring myth of the knife and visit Austrian bladesmith Thomas Schurian, whose work combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge metallurgy.