Amidst the scrutiny of her acting career and controversial personal life, Angelina Jolie’s interest in knives has been largely overlooked.

Jolie’s late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, was a huge influence on her, and as a result, she grew up with a healthy respect for blades.

The actress’s passion for knives runs deeper than simple curiosity; she has amassed a vast collection and taught her son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, to share her enthusiasm.

Angelina Jolie: A Blade-Wielding Star

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie has captivated audiences worldwide with her stunning good looks and impressive acting skills. But Jolie isn’t like the rest of her Hollywood peers because she has a secret passion: a knife collector.

Her love of these weapons may surprise some, but it’s been a part of her life long before she played Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. Marcheline Bertrand, Angelina Jolie’s mother, was a major influence on her daughter because they both are fascinated with blades.

Her mother took young Jolie to Renaissance fairs, where she marveled at the elaborate swords on display. In an interview with Conan O’Brien, Jolie gushed about the beauty of weapons and the cultural traditions they represent, noting how much she enjoyed learning about their rich histories.

“It reminds you of history. There’s just something beautiful about them and [the traditions] of different countries with different weapons or blades. There’s just something beautiful about them to me,”

The actress also has some high-end folding knives by William Henry, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and use of rare metals. After seven months of labor by a team of skilled craftspeople, each of these knives is a work of art in its own right.

Angelina Jolie Passes Down the Blade

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The Hollywood star’s fascination with knives has contributed to her private life and the development of her public persona. Angelina Jolie shocked the crew of her famous photo shoot with George Holz by bringing a huge chef’s knife onto the set.

Holz was so taken with Jolie’s edgy personality that he had no doubts about her safe blade handling, even though her unexpected move raised eyebrows.

“Angelina was not afraid. I wasn’t worried that she was going to cut herself; that didn’t cross my mind. She’s an edgy person. I don’t think the editor was around for this. She would have had a heart attack.”

Jolie’s reputation as someone who isn’t afraid to pursue unconventional passions was bolstered by this bold move. Angelina Jolie has continued a family tradition by instilling a love of blades in her offspring.

Angelina Jolie and Maddox Jolie-Pitt.

In a candid profile for W Magazine in 2008, Jolie revealed that her then-seven-year-old son Maddox had developed an interest in his daggers. Jolie encouraged her son’s natural inclination to learn by purchasing beginner knives and stressing their lack of sharpness.

With each knife purchase, Jolie and Maddox had a chance to discuss issues of violence, accountability, and the cultural and historical significance of knives. Angelina Jolie’s mother was a knife collector, so it’s not surprising that the actress shares this interest, and it also shows how much she values the cultural significance and aesthetics of blades.