Table of Good Fortune
Lune
Lune
For Chloe Lune Kim, a kitchen tool should do more than perform. It should make you happy to reach for it.
Her Signature collection brings together her Asian heritage, her study of traditional Japanese knifemaking, and her love of color and playful design. Each knife takes its name and inspiration from an animal associated with good fortune, protection, companionship, or longevity — turning familiar kitchen tools into symbols of positivity and joy.
The idea of good fortune has a long history of finding its way into everyday objects. Animals, images, colors, and written symbols have been used across Asian traditions to invite prosperity, happiness, protection, and positive energy into daily life. Knives carry their own symbolism, too. Traditionally, they can represent the ability to cut through bad luck or misfortune and make way for a brighter future.
The name Acre feels especially fitting to Chloe for another reason. An acre is a place where things can be planted, take root, and grow. Acre Forge has become that kind of place for its makers.
Chloe’s knives carry that spirit into the kitchen. Join Chloe in exploring her Signature collection, Table of Good Fortune, where the objects we live with can be useful and beautiful at the same time.
Santoku
Neko
Cats are curious, perceptive, flexible, and famously good at keeping their favorite humans company. The Neko brings that same sense of companionship to the cutting board. Its compact blade profile is made for everyday kitchen work, from slicing and dicing to mincing meat, fish, and vegetables. Like a beloved cat, it’s a knife that’s happiest close by, ready whenever you need it.
Bunka
Tora
While the Neko makes a charming everyday companion, the Tora is its bigger, bolder counterpart. Named for the tiger, a symbol of strength and courage, this bunka brings some extra energy to the cutting board. Its high performance blade moves confidently through dense proteins and hearty vegetables, while the aggressive K-tip offers the precision for more intricate work. Powerful and agile, the Tora is for cooks who like a little more personality behind the blade.
Gyuto
Inu
Dogs are loyal and eager helpers, happiest when they have a job to do. The Inu brings that dependable spirit to the kitchen. Its versatile gyuto profile is ready for the daily rhythm of cooking, moving easily between vegetables, meat, and fish. A steadfast kitchen companion, it’s the kind of knife you can count on to show up for whatever needs doing.
Nakiri
Tortoise
The Tortoise is a symbol of longevity, stability, and good health, all qualities that feel right at home in the kitchen. This classic Japanese vegetable cleaver is designed for preparing the food that becomes part of a long, healthy life, from leafy greens to hearty vegetables and tubers. Its broad blade and straight cutting edge makes slicing, dicing, and chopping especially natural. A reminder that good things are worth the time.
Paring
Tombo
The dragonfly is known as the "invincible insect," celebrated for its agility and its refusal to retreat. The Tombo brings that same lightness and determination to small kitchen tasks. Its slim paring blade and neutral handle are designed for precise control, including detail work off the cutting board. Lightweight and nimble, it moves easily through peeling, trimming, shaping, and the repetitive little jobs that make a meal come together.
Paring
Koi
Koi are celebrated for their graceful movement and vibrant colors, moving through the water with an ease that makes them feel effortless. The Koi paring knife takes its inspiration from that movement. Its flared Western-style handle echoes the shape of a fish tail, while bright colors recall the shimmer of koi scales. Light and precise, it’s made for detail-oriented work.
Sheepsfoot
Gecko
Geckos are often associated with protection and good fortune in the home, making the Gecko a fitting little guardian for the kitchen. Its straight cutting edge and curved spine create a flexible grip, while its compact size makes it useful beyond the cutting board. This little knife is adaptable enough to follow wherever the day takes you.
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Six bladesmiths. Six perspectives. One shared goal of making exceptional knives for you to create and work with.
From stock removal to forging and forge welding, each maker brings their own techniques and experiences to the craft. Together, they make up the people behind Acre.