choosing a knife

It's also a good idea to talk to someone you trust. We will explain the strengths and weaknesses of each knife. At the Hamono-ya you will never be pushed or pressured into a sale.

Having a selection of knives chosen on the basis of their merits, each with a unique story is much more interesting and functional than buying a set because the handles match. Each weekend at Knifewear's Hamono-ya we put together The Chef's Selection, a set of knives chosen for their performance, uniqueness and over all awesomeness as a set. The chef's selection is always offered at a discounted price.

All knives purchased through Knifewear are sharpened before they leave as not all Japanese knives are shipped sharpened to their full potential. The first time the blades need re-sharpening we will do the job for free. You can even grab a seat, if you fancy, and watch your knife being sharpened. After that we can talk about a maintenance program. We believe in informed knife purchasing and post sale support.