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Wabi-sabi and the Impermanence of 'New'

Wabi-sabi and the Impermanence of 'New'

Before most of us worked at Knifewear, we were knife-nerds first. The mystique and allure of handmade blades drew us in and fascinated us. What attracted me most was the...

Wabi-sabi and the Impermanence of 'New'

Before most of us worked at Knifewear, we were knife-nerds first. The mystique and allure of handmade blades drew us in and fascinated us. What attracted me most was the...

Toronto Industry Night, Feb 26, 5-7pm

Toronto Industry Night, Feb 26, 5-7pm

TORONTO INDUSTRY NIGHT Monday February 26, 5-7pm at Knifewear Toronto (517 Bloor St. West) We're inviting all Toronto industry folks to come hang & network this Monday Night, brought to...

Toronto Industry Night, Feb 26, 5-7pm

TORONTO INDUSTRY NIGHT Monday February 26, 5-7pm at Knifewear Toronto (517 Bloor St. West) We're inviting all Toronto industry folks to come hang & network this Monday Night, brought to...

Western Knives vs Japanese Knives: A Primer

Western Knives vs Japanese Knives: A Primer

Anthony Bourdain taught a younger version of me that a serious cook only needed four knives: a paring knife, a chef’s knife, a flexible boning knife, and an offset bread...

Western Knives vs Japanese Knives: A Primer

Anthony Bourdain taught a younger version of me that a serious cook only needed four knives: a paring knife, a chef’s knife, a flexible boning knife, and an offset bread...

How to Care for Your Brand New Japanese Knife (Or Any Other Knife)

How to Care for Your Brand New Japanese Knife (...

So, you’ve brought home your new knife and you’ve been slicing through all the veggies and meat like a master chef! As with any high-performance tool, your new kitchen baby requires...

How to Care for Your Brand New Japanese Knife (...

So, you’ve brought home your new knife and you’ve been slicing through all the veggies and meat like a master chef! As with any high-performance tool, your new kitchen baby requires...

Ceramic Knives, Worth The Hype?

Ceramic Knives, Worth The Hype?

Knives made of materials other than steel are a thing. I’ve seen knives for kids made of bamboo and gimmicky lettuce-cutters hanging in the grocery store made of neon green...

Ceramic Knives, Worth The Hype?

Knives made of materials other than steel are a thing. I’ve seen knives for kids made of bamboo and gimmicky lettuce-cutters hanging in the grocery store made of neon green...

Knifewear Edmonton's Tenth Birthday, Feb 18!

Knifewear Edmonton's Tenth Birthday, Feb 18!

Knifewear Edmonton is turning ten! Come help us celebrate on Sunday February 18, from 10am to 6pm. We made free limited edition shirts for the first 50 people to walk...

Knifewear Edmonton's Tenth Birthday, Feb 18!

Knifewear Edmonton is turning ten! Come help us celebrate on Sunday February 18, from 10am to 6pm. We made free limited edition shirts for the first 50 people to walk...