Our Makhila models for order

NOTE

  • Our makhilas are bespoke and handmade in our workshop, requiring quite a long production time.
    Contact us for any question.

CUSTOMISE YOUR MAKHILA

We create unique bespoke Makhilas

Choose the metal

We work with three different metals: brass, which is gold-coloured, nickel silver, which is silver-coloured and sterling silver, which is a precious metal. The choice of metal is obviously a question of taste and use.

Choose your motto

The motto engraved on each Ainciart Bergara makhila is a short phrase (7 to 8 words), which we systematically translate into Basque. The motto can reflect values, a life philosophy or a commonly used phrase which corresponds to you. It can also be a message you want to pass on to future generations since the makhila is handed down in families.

When you give someone an Ainciart Bergara makhila, the motto can be to thank them, wish them a safe journey, happiness, etc.

Examples of mottos and quotes:

NEREKIN BIDEA LABUR
With me the journey is short

IDIAK ADARRETARIK GIZONA HITZETIK
(We can recognise) cattle by their horns,
people have their own way of keeping their word

ZAHARRAK LAGUNTZEN GASTEAK EDERTZEN
Helping the elderly enhances the beauty of the young

GOGOR ETSAIARI GOZO JABEARI
Harsh with the enemy, gentle with the owner

GAU ILHUNAREKIN HAR MAKHILA ZUREKIN
For a dark night, take your makhila with you

ZELHAI ETA MENDIKO ON NAIZ NUN NAHIKO
For the plain or the mountains, I am good everywhere

NERE LAGUNA ETA LAGUNTZA
My friend and my aid

ELGARREKIN PARTIKA DITZAGUN IZADIAREN EDERGAILUAK
Let’s share together the beauties of nature

NEREKIN NEHOREN BELDUR
With me fear of no-one

Ferrule and handle engraving

Frequently asked questions

Orders are sent by email. All you need to do is send us this order form to atelier@makhila.com. We then record your order and send you our bank details so you can pay a deposit (30%).

The motto, weight and size can be sent after the initial order is made.

Download our order form

Our makhilas are all made to measure by hand, which means production times are quite long. You will be notified of the exact date when your order is confirmed. Contact us to find out exactly when orders are being taken.

Shipping costs depend on the destination country and will be confirmed when the makhila is finished. You can contact us for an estimate.
For orders outside France, contact us by email (atelier@makhila.com).

We have written a handbook on the subject which you can consult here (in French).

The most important thing is to regularly nourish the wood with wax. You can care for the metal and leather according to your taste.

Our makhilas are made to measure by hand in our workshop, which means production times are quite long. Contact us to find out exactly when orders are being taken.

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