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The creative haven of Guido Ooms and Karin van Lieshout. Since 2017, we’ve been crafting handmade kitchen knives by hand, drawing admiration from cooking pros and home chefs worldwide.
At Studio OOOMS, every knife begins with a sheet of high-quality AEB-L stainless steel – a trusted material known for its fine grain structure, excellent edge retention, and corrosion resistance. It’s the perfect starting point for a tool that’s built to perform and made to last.
We cut each blade to shape with precision, then harden and temper it through a careful heat treatment process. This gives the steel its ideal balance of strength and flexibility — essential qualities for any serious kitchen knife.
The handles are where function meets character. We select materials that tell a story: reclaimed wood, leftover pieces of Corian, or even old skateboards. Each handle is shaped, sanded, and finished by hand to ensure a comfortable grip and perfect balance.
Lastly, every blade is sharpened by hand and finished with care. It’s a process guided by feel and experience — not by machines. The result? A knife that’s not only sharp, but soulful. A kitchen companion made to be used, admired, and passed on.
How it's made
At Studio OOOMS, each knife starts with AEB-L stainless steel – valued for its fine grain, durability, and corrosion resistance. We cut the blade, grind the bevel, then heat-treat it to achieve the right balance of strength and flexibility. For the handle, we use characterful materials like reclaimed wood, Corian scraps, or old skateboards – all shaped and finished by hand for comfort and balance. Finally, every blade is hand-sharpened and finished with care, resulting in a knife that’s sharp, soulful, and built to last.
How it's made
At Studio OOOMS, each handmade kitchen knife starts with AEB-L stainless steel – valued for its fine grain, durability, and corrosion resistance. We cut the blade, grind the bevel, then heat-treat it to achieve the right balance of strength and flexibility. For the handle, we use characterful materials like reclaimed wood, Corian scraps, or old skateboards – all shaped and finished by hand for comfort and balance. Finally, every blade is hand-sharpened and finished with care, resulting in a knife that’s sharp, soulful, and built to last.
Reviews
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Richard Cunningham
2025-03-06
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Working with Karin & Guido was such a pleasure. Being able to see the process from start to finish was something I will cherish forever. I will continue to follow yalls work and will be a repeat customer for sure. Thanks for the memories and priceless knives!
Juliana Roe
2024-09-04
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The knives that Guido creates, along with Karin’s photos, are works of art. Guido’s creative process is unique, making each piece an heirloom to be passed on to the next generation. Studio OOOMS also provides excellent service and went the extra mile in ensuring that the knife i chose for my husband’s birthday arrived early.
Sylvain Stefanazzi Ogi
2024-07-12
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merci, produit top, rapide et très sympathique!!
Rob Bierhoff
2024-06-28
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Ondanks dat ik er zelf niet in de buurt van mag komen, is het natuurlijk gaaf dat er een mes naar je vernoemd is! Geweldig mes, mooi om te zien, meisje is er blij mee!
Elina Bierhoff- Petrova
2024-06-28
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Lieve Guido en Karin.
Ik ben zeer onder de indruk van jullie service en de kwaliteit van de messen. Er werd goed naar mijn wensen geluisterd.
Het hele proces om samen met jullie een mes te ontwerpen is fantastisch! Jullie denken mee en gaan iedere uitdaging aan om te kijken of de ideeën te realiseren zijn.
Het eindresultaat was precies zoals ik het voor ogen had.
De messen zijn van prachtige kwaliteit en het maatwerk is bijzonder nauwkeurig uitgevoerd.
Ik kan oprecht iedereen aanbevelen om met Guido en Karin in gesprek te gaan om een uniek en perfect mes te laten ontwerpen.
Tijd voor mes nr 4 😜!!!
Daarnaast zijn jullie ook nog gewoon hele fijne mensen 😀
Gina Provo Kluit - Gonesh
2024-06-26
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I purchased my first knife designed and made by Studio OOOMS in 2018, and it has become one of my favorite tools in the kitchen. In fact, I often have to remind my family not to use it, as everyone is drawn to it. After six years, the handle still looks beautiful. And, while I do need to sharpen it occasionally, the blade remains remarkably sharp. I can't imagine cooking without it anymore.
Recently, I became the proud owner of a mini-knife from Studio OOOMS. It's so cute and incredibly handy for cutting garlic. Last year, I also bought a handmade knife in Japan, known for its excellent cooking knives. However, my favorite one is still the OOOMS knife. It fits perfectly in my hand and enhances my cooking experience.
If you love cooking, you need to buy an OOOMS knife. It will add so much to your culinary adventures.
A. Jolijn
2024-06-25
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Ik heb het mes van Oooms nu al 3 jaar en gebruik het elke dag. Na zeer intensief gebruik moet je het opnieuw (laten) slijpen en dan is het weer gloednieuw. Het mes ligt erg fijn in de hand. Ik gebruik een kleiner mes omdat ik kleine handen heb. Een sieraad in de keuken en onmisbaar voor het snel snijden van groente, vlees en vis.
Sytze
2024-06-25
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Intussen meerdere messen bij Guido en Karin gekocht. Het hele proces om samen met hen een mes te ontwerpen is fantastisch! Ze denken mee en gaan iedere uitdaging aan om te kijken of jouw ideeën te realiseren zijn. Onze messen zijn echt bijzondere eye catchers en super fijn om mee te werken.
Davy Grosemans
2024-06-24
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I recently had a vintage knife repaired by Guido which to me seemed ruined and unusable. It was from a famous brand called "Herder and Son". Guido and Karin put all their love into it and they restored it in their former glory while keeping the vintage touch. After this wonderful experience, I ordered a custom kitchen knive which I designed myself, inspired by the vintage Herder. This also turned out to be a beauty due to the craftsmanship and eye for detail that was put into it. Make sure you have band-aid at hand while using these beauties because they are SHARP. Davy
Julian Ooms
2019-12-26
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