A white ceramic bowl filled with fresh green herbs on a light wooden surface, with a cleaver knife resting on top, partly covered by the herbs.

At Haus, we make handcrafted kitchen tools — knives, spoons, and bowls — using as many locally sourced materials as we can. We have a range of ready-made pieces available and are taking custom orders.

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Two Japanese-style knives with wooden handles resting on a cut tree stump, with fallen autumn leaves surrounding them.

Knives

Spoons

A wooden bowl with a bark edge placed on a rustic wooden surface.

Bowls

About

We’re cousins Neal and Earl.

Earl lives on the East Coast. When he’s not out birding or walking the dogs, he’s usually crafting things from wood—Black Cherry is his absolute favorite to work with.

Neal’s in the Midwest, where he enjoys gardening and cooking homemade meals (usually involving pasta), thus the need for some sharp knives.

We believe more things should be made by hand these days—hopefully, something here catches your eye!

A man in a beanie and work clothes in a woodworking shop holding a piece of wood that is being shaped on a lathe. The shop has wood shavings on the floor, a window showing a snowy outdoor landscape, and woodworking tools.
A man in a gray T-shirt holding a cleaver standing in a woodworking workshop with tools and wood shavings on the workbench.
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  • "We have presently purchased 9 knives from Neal. We have knives for both of our personal uses but have also custom ordered gifts for friends and family. Our opinion of the maker and his product is extremely high. We remain most pleased with every item and with Neal's communication and service. This Bunka knife was purchased for myself out of curiosity and a love for leopardwood. The quality and performance of this steel has truly surprised me and pleased me sincerely. This knife has serious cutting authority and is becoming a better meal prep friend each day. The quality is a joy; it is a breeze to keep this a razor. We recommend Neal's work to anyone interested. The 9 purchases and custom orders have led to many, many interactions with this guy. We give him our highest recommendation. Great knives from a great artist and a fantastic person. PS - In addition, have had Neal re-handle a couple wa-handled blades previously purchased elsewhere. We simply could not be happier with the outcome. Also, we use his beautiful sayas on all the knives from Neal. Wonderful experience."

  • "Hands down the best knives I’ve ever had. They are gorgeous and unique and the blades hold an edge better than any I’ve ever seen. Great company/great products! Also, Neal sharpened my other knives and nailed it."

  • "Neal is very easy to work with and an excellent sharpener. He did all of my kitchen knives quickly and carefully, and my kids loved watching the process!"

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