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About the Brand

About

Hast knives combine award-winning modern design with superior performance.Thanks to the function-focused minimalistic design, patented Matrix Powder Steel, and innovative engineering, Hast knives are ultra-sharp, durable, versatile, easy to maintain, and also a visual delight. Hast's mission is to make meaningful designs and products to help rediscover the joy of everyday activities, starting with cooking.The name Hast came from the Swedish word, meaning speedy/fast. It also means “have” in Old English. The name reflects our function-focused, minimalist design approach, and also the chef’s mindset: focused, creative, and present. 

Founding Story

After a 3-year development journey, Hast was funded on Kickstarter in 2019, by early believers around the globe. It was created by Elliot Cao in pursuit of the simple goal to make a kitchen knife that’s more relevant to modern cooking: more fun, more creative, and more inspiring.

With the support of passionate chefs around the world, Hast is able to roll out a full line of kitchen knives at a great price, starting from $69, ($69 for a paring knife, $99 for a chef's knife).

Signature Products

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3.5” Paring Knife

Kitchen

$69

5" Boning Knife

Kitchen

$79

6" Utility Knife (Vegetable Knife)

Kitchen

$79

8" Chef's Knife

Kitchen

$99

Glass Knife Block

Kitchen

$69

Mag-nect Camping Knife Set with A 6-inch Chef Knife

Kitchen

$148

Serrated Bread Knife

Kitchen

$129

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Team & Experts

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Prior to creating Hast, Elliot worked as a consultant in marketing and branding for agencies and companies such as FutureBrand, Weber Shandwick & Nivea. Elliot has always had a passion for cooking, industrial design, material science, and engineering. Elliot is also a certified Les Mills instructor, a certified trainer, and a nutrition specialist.

Press Coverage

TASTING TABLE

Mar 7, 2026

Jeff Mauro Says This Is The Best Knife For Cutting Prime Rib Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/2112750/best-knife-slicing-prime-rib/

In the past, Jeff Mauro has sat down with Tasting Table to let us in on everything from his go-to steak order to his favorite pizza places in Chicago. Now, the celebrity chef and television personality is back for another exclusive interview — and prime rib lovers, this one's for you. Mauro, who partnered with Bayer Aspirin to promote heart health, has won season 7 of "Food Network Star" and currently co-hosts Food Network's "The Kitchen." In short, this is a chef who knows his stuff — and has the same take as the chef's knife Anthony Bourdain used in his home kitchen.

3.5” Paring Knife

5" Boning Knife

6" Utility Knife (Vegetable Knife)

8" Chef's Knife

Glass Knife Block

Mag-nect Camping Knife Set with A 6-inch Chef Knife

Serrated Bread Knife

Hast Headquarters

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Elliot Cao