Ismail Hassouna, founder of Knife Guy Studio, is a Copenhagen-based bladesmith who specializes in making kitchen knives and tools. His company and designs are grounded in functionality, simplicity and sustainability.
meet the founder
since the inception of knife guy studios Ismail has been working to hone his craft by picking up as many skills to provide not just next level performance but a cohesive design language. Utilising contemporary manufacturing processes in parallel with age old knowledge to create a one of a kind body of work.
THE WORKSHOP
Trifolium has been an amazing stepping stone for the growth of the studio. Starting a knife company is so hard in a capital city but somehow trifolium made it all work. Being absorbed by this community of makers in a cultured city like copenhagen has been a blessing.
knife guy journey
July 2022
First job in a professional kitchen.
August 2023
Quits chef job, to persue knife making full time, starts membership at Trifolium.
September 2023
Officially launch Knife Guy Studio.
Start to embody the knife guy persona.
19 september 2023
Delivery of first grinder.
7 november 2023
First knife guy knives.
august 2026
Huge catalog of designs and living the dream.