Introducing a home to our new Aogami knives, our full range of blades, and Blade Notes (our handbook to staying sharp).

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New Releases

  • A vertical studio shot of the Aogami Gyuto Knife by Best Made Co. against a plain white background. This gyuto knife showcases a polished, dark-textured blade—expertly forged from Blue Paper Steel No. 2—and features a two-toned wooden handle.

    Aogami Gyuto Knife

    NEW

    Aogami Gyuto Knife

    $248.00
    $248.00
  • The Best Made Co. Aogami Santoku Knife features a wide Blue Paper Steel blade and a wooden handle, shown against a plain light gray background.

    Aogami Santoku Knife

    NEW

    Aogami Santoku Knife

    $198.00
    $198.00
  • The Best Made Co. Aogami Nakiri Knife, crafted from Blue Paper Steel No. 2, features a flat-edged, dark-textured steel blade and a cylindrical wooden handle with a dark bolster, presented vertically against a plain light gray background.

    Aogami Nakiri Knife

    NEW

    Aogami Nakiri Knife

    $198.00
    $198.00
  • The Best Made Co. Aogami Petty is a small kitchen knife featuring a gleaming Aogami blue steel blade and a rectangular Shou Sugi Ban handle, shown against a simple light gray background—an elegant showcase of Japanese Chef Knives craftsmanship.

    Aogami Petty Knife

    NEW

    Aogami Petty Knife

    $168.00
    $168.00
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MADE IN USA

THE 41D IS BACK

When we first introduced the 41D in November 2014, we didn't change much—we didn't need to—kiln-dried American cherry, plain sawn and finished with brass hardware.

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ORIGIN STORY

We champion American makers because it gives us an unprecedented connection to the development and manufacturing of our products, and it's an investment in the people and communities close to home.

SHOP MADE IN THE USA
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Quality Will Prevail

Making, buying, using, and owning quality products should uplift everyone at every stage of a product’s life. In the disposable age of planned obsolescence, prioritizing quality is a responsible and optimistic path forward.

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    Hello from New Mexico

    I hadn't seen the ground since last November. Don't mention the sun. It's been a real winter out east. So Meagan and I loaded up the Outback, the dogs, and a duffel bag of Best Made and headed west.

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    In the Field with GL Richardson

    GL Richardson is a figurative oil painter based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. By his own account, becoming one was a ridiculous decision — delusional, even. He'd left a career in San Francisco, spent over a year working on the Monte Prieto Ranch...

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    Repair & Restoration Directory

    A growing directory of services and supplies for the repair and restoration of apparel, footwear, and gear: things that are often difficult to maintain. 

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