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Knifewear's Top 5 Nakiri Knives of 2026
When I first started working in kitchens over a decade ago, I was fortunate enough to have a chef that taught me knife skills almost exclusively using a nakiri. Chopping,...
Knifewear's Top 5 Nakiri Knives of 2026
When I first started working in kitchens over a decade ago, I was fortunate enough to have a chef that taught me knife skills almost exclusively using a nakiri. Chopping,...
Knifewear’s Top 5 Gyutos of 2026
As a person who worked as a line cook for many years preparing and cooking food for 8 hours a day, I find it hard to believe that a Gyuto...
Knifewear’s Top 5 Gyutos of 2026
As a person who worked as a line cook for many years preparing and cooking food for 8 hours a day, I find it hard to believe that a Gyuto...
Crowbars to Kitchen Knives? Stunning Blades fro...
The region of Tsubame-Sanjo, in Niigata, is renowned for its metalworking industry: stainless cutlery, pots and pans, kitchen knives, carpentry tools, and almost anything else you can imagine. Only 10%...
Crowbars to Kitchen Knives? Stunning Blades fro...
The region of Tsubame-Sanjo, in Niigata, is renowned for its metalworking industry: stainless cutlery, pots and pans, kitchen knives, carpentry tools, and almost anything else you can imagine. Only 10%...
Shiro Kunimitsu - 200 Years of Sword & Knifemaking
I was a big sword kid growing up. Shocking, I’m sure. First, it was King Arthur and his knights. I wanted a suit of armour so bad. As a teenager,...
Shiro Kunimitsu - 200 Years of Sword & Knifemaking
I was a big sword kid growing up. Shocking, I’m sure. First, it was King Arthur and his knights. I wanted a suit of armour so bad. As a teenager,...
The Best Blacksmith You've Never Heard of: Kohe...
Can you imagine being dedicated to a job for over 40 years? Well, if you’re a knifenerd like me, you probably know just how dedicated Japanese knifemakers can be. Kohei...
The Best Blacksmith You've Never Heard of: Kohe...
Can you imagine being dedicated to a job for over 40 years? Well, if you’re a knifenerd like me, you probably know just how dedicated Japanese knifemakers can be. Kohei...
Knifewear Edmonton 12th Birthday Party
Sunday February 8th, 10am - 6pm10816 Whyte Ave Can you believe it's been TWELVE years since we opened? Come party and help us celebrate Sunday, February 8th! We'll be serving up...
Knifewear Edmonton 12th Birthday Party
Sunday February 8th, 10am - 6pm10816 Whyte Ave Can you believe it's been TWELVE years since we opened? Come party and help us celebrate Sunday, February 8th! We'll be serving up...