Welcome to Studio OOOMS, the creative haven of Guido Ooms and Karin van Lieshout. Since 2017, we’ve been crafting kitchen knives by hand, drawing admiration from cooking pros and home chefs worldwide.
Meet the dynamic duo…
Guido and Karin, a design power couple with distinct personalities that complement each other like yin and yang. Nestled in the charming southern village of Geldrop, their workshop and office in the backyard are where the magic happens.
Guido’s passion lies in uncovering the past and bringing new creations to life. He loves exploring metal dumps and thrift stores, turning discarded materials into innovative machines and tools. Karin, on the other hand, thrives on structure and planning. Her love for cooking mirrors her approach to knife-making—meticulous and detail-oriented. Guido may find her no-nonsense attitude annoying at times, but he appreciates her critical eye for detail.
Beyond knives…
Before knives stole their hearts, Studio OOOMS dazzled the design world with products like Wooden USB Sticks, Wineglass Lamps, Puzzleboards, Goldplated Staples, Ceramic Milkmaids, Silhouette Plants, Solar Birdhouses, a Daisy Necklace, Dutch Romans, an Anti Gravity Machine and many other quirky designs. Their client list includes big names like Adidas, Hugo Boss, Skanska, Pernod, Guggenheim Berlin, Rossana Orlandi, 3M, Bosch & Siemens, and even Queen Máxima of The Netherlands.
Passionate educators…
Guido and Karin are also tutors at Design Academy Eindhoven and the University of the Arts Utrecht. Alongside managing Studio OOOMS, they love traveling to conduct workshops on upcycling materials and design. From Brazil to Mexico, Indonesia to Singapore, they relish the deep connections formed during these international workshops.
Discover the Designs…
You can explore and own Guido and Karin’s unique handcrafted kitchen knives through our webshop. If you prefer a hands-on experience, feel free to visit our studio. Coffee’s always brewing, and we’d love to share our passion with you!