Based in Sonoma County, Schnitzkräft is run by Klaus A Rappensperger, a skilled fabricator and artist. Schnitzkräft encapsulates the entirety of his work and personal aesthetic: a sense of German engineering that is timeless and alluring. 

"I look up to the inventors of modern history and the artists that shaped our perception of past eras. Fueled by passion, I strive to continually create and progress--to grow and learn new techniques while honing my craft. There's a sense of community in this field, compiled of friends, peers, and future generations of craftsmen--I truly value that harmonious relationship between the three. It's important to me to create and continue to create, and to progress and continue to make progress."