We are happy to announce that all Knifewear stores are open as of June 8. While we will be open to the public, things will look different. We have a number of measures in place to make your shopping experience as safe, fun and comfortable as possible. We greatly appreciate...
Our COVID-19 response is designed to reduce the risk of our staff contracting COVID-19 and to prevent further spread to the public in our shops. As we know, people can be infected with the virus for up to two weeks, and can be contagious without being symptomatic. We have worked...
Click here to see what's going on sale! For those that know, the week-long Garage Sale is the most fun time to visit Knifewear. Over the years the event has grown to be legendary amongst chefs and knife aficionados, as well as with everyday people who love a deal as...
by Nathan GareauApril 12, 20202 min read0 Comments
In these times of self isolation, we are offering a unique delivery option within Calgary. For a $35 donation to Fresh Routes Kevin Kent, our founder, will deliver your order by bicycle Before opening the first store Kevin sold his wares from a bike and a backpack, and we are going...
by Kylie CalderonMarch 03, 20203 min read0 Comments
This past February 13th (Galentine’s Day), the Ottawa shop held its first women-, trans-, and nonbinary-only sharpening class. We had seen it done in other Knifewear cities and were eager to get the ball rolling on an inclusive class here as well. As two staff members who fall into these...
by Mason HastieFebruary 11, 20201 min read0 Comments
Victoria Public Market at the Hudson#6 - 1701 Douglas Street, Victoria May 22-2310:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No onsite sharpening. Victoria, we're coming for you! We'll be at the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson from May 22-23, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pop-up will feature new knives to be...
by Mason HastieFebruary 11, 20201 min read0 Comments
Sunday March 29, 2020 - 12 am. to 5 pm.Monday March 30, 2020 - 10 am. to 6 pm. Automne Boulangerie6500 Avenue Christophe-ColombMontréal, Québec, H2S 2G8No onsite sharpening. It seems that the Ottawa crew just can’t get enough of la belle province and are returning to Montreal this spring with a truck-load of Japanese knives,...
by Chris LordFebruary 11, 20201 min read0 Comments
132 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON (Town Moto)April 18-20, 2020 Saturday April 18: 12pm - 7pm Sunday April 19: 12pm - 7pm Monday April 20: 12pm - 7pm No onsite sharpening. We’re coming to cut up Hogtown again! We’ll have our usual assortment of new knives to be seen, tested and...
by Mason HastieJanuary 15, 20203 min read0 Comments
Your dream knife just became more affordable! Knifewear holds one sale a year on our regular stock and this is it. For the month of February, while stocks last, all Masakage knives are 15% off. The Masakage sale is happening at all locations, and knifewear.com. Kevin Kent, owner of Knifewear and...
by Nathan GareauDecember 11, 20192 min read0 Comments
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Olivea 39 Brock Street, Kingston, Ontario Canada K7L 1R7 Sunday, June 23, 12am-6pm & Monday, June 24, 10am-6pm We’re coming Kingston for the first time! We’ll have our usual assortment of new knives to be seen, tested and taken home. In addition to our famous selection of knives, we will also...
by Kasumi PerronApril 10, 20191 min read0 Comments
Canmore Mountain Market, Downtown Canmore - 902, 7th Avenue Thursday, June 6th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday, September 19th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Canmore, we're coming for you! We'll be at the Canmore Mountain Market on June 6th & September 19th, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The...
by Leigh JohnsonOctober 29, 20183 min read0 Comments
Knifewear and Kent of Inglewood take pride in being involved in the communities we are a part of by working with local charities. Every time you have something sharpened with us, 50% of that money gets given back to a cause important to us. In Alberta, we support the Edmonton-based...
by Naoto FujimotoJune 19, 20183 min read0 Comments
On April 14 and 15, Sakura (Japanese for cherry blossom) Festival was held in Van Dusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver. We brought Masashi Yamamoto-san back for his third visit to Canada to showcase real Japanese craftsmanship. Last year we brought Masashi-san last year to the Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa but...
Knifewear Vancouver - 4215 Main Street May 15th2pm to 4pm - Sharpening Demo/Interview Filming 4pm to 6pm - Customer Q&A R.S.V.P. on Eventbrite We are thrilled to have Master Blacksmith Bob Kramer in the store for a sharpening demo/interview with Knifewear owner Kevin Kent as well as a customer Q&A,...
The details: Knifewear Vancouver4215 Main St from noon until 4pm on April 13th andBlacksmithing Demonstration at the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak St at 37th - April 14th and 15th between 10am - 6pm on Saturday, and 11am - 4pm on Sunday Japanese knife...
by Kevin KentFebruary 23, 20181 min read0 Comments
Oak and Grain Kitchen Wine BarHilton Winnipeg Airport Suites1800 Wellington Avenue March 5, 2018Noon - 5:00 pm Winnipeg has long been on our list of cities we wanted to do some pop-ups in, and we've finally been able to make this happen. Kelly Cattani, executive chef at Oak and Grain...
Knifewear began in July 2007 when we received our first shipment of knives. At that time, we didn't have a store, and I went where I was invited, usually on my bicycle with a backpack stuffed with knives for sale. By October 2007, Knifewear had a display case in a...
by Naoto FujimotoAugust 23, 20174 min read0 Comments
In July, we had a Japanese blacksmith, Masashi Yamamoto, visiting us from Sanjo city in Niigata Prefecture in Japan. He is one of my favourite blacksmiths because of the high level of his workmanship. His blades are crazy sharp and super pretty, we especially love the way he polishes his...
Knifewear believes that when your neighbours need a hand, you extend one without hesitation. In May of 2016, when fire ravaged Fort McMurray and the surrounding area, we at Knifewear knew we needed to help our neighbours. The most effective way to accomplish that was to donate to the Red...
by Kevin KentOctober 24, 201611 min read0 Comments
Buy Offcuts Calgary Charity Chef Calendar - 2017 The Offcuts 2017 calendars are in stock! We're really excited about this. Heres a little background on the charity, the photographer, and all those wonderful Offcuts men. THE CHARITYBrown Bagging For Calgary’s Kidsbb4ck.org Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids has one goal: no hungry...
