Can anyone tell me if Farringdon Locksmiths are still trading…read more They fitted a faulty door piece (keep) and I got locked out of the room. They did come to look about a month ago, but didn't have one available and were supposed to come back a couple of days later. I have been calling constantly, but keeps going onto voicemail. It's only a two minute job and I'm round the corner from them so I wondered if they were still trading?

Christmas lights. Bins. Brooms. Watering Cans. Rakes. Hoes. Spades. Buckets. Drying frames…read more Bin Bags. Scourers. Lots of Locks. Frying Pans. Gardening Gloves. Plumbing Equipment. Lots of Paint. Cleaning Products. Compost. Bamboo Sticks. They sell a lot, of very useful products. The kind of stuff you just need. And as a result, it's like a breath of fresh air on Exmouth Market, where the rest of them try and sell you a glass of orange juice for a fiver.

Excellent service, great value for money, super sharp results. Though they seem to cater to a lot…read moreof restaurants, they have a residential service where they come to your home. At just two minutes per knife, it's very fast and efficient. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Mobile knife-sharpening service ( London-based ) We are…read morespecialise in Pubs,Restaurants,Hotels and Domestic customers Not need to drop your knives off,we will come to you We provide an on-site mobile service to professional kitchens across Central London and we will arrange a time that is most convenient for you. Each knife sharpening takes no more than two minutes meaning your kitchen will experience minimal disruption and downtime. Chefs are never without knives for more than a few minutes. When sharpening becomes necessary,call in the experts To book our service please visit our website. Knife sharpening service at your doorstep just in one click.

Me: It was only £6.50 for ten inches! So affordable... and it only took about ten minutes…read more Elliot: Whoa, whoa... I joined this conversation at the wrong time... Me: Errr... I was talking about getting my kitchen knives sharpened. Perv. ---- Incredibly affordable cost-per-inch of sleek, sexy steel is only one facet of the brilliance of The Japanese Knife Company. I wonder if this might be their flagship store (of three or four outlets), as it's notably larger than the Soho location. Similar to its sister shop, stunningly beautiful cutting implements are displayed in prominent glass cases, and it's the first time I've seen their attention-grabbing magnetic wood knife blocks in person. Whether you just need the aid of a proper whetstone for a blunted edge or you're looking to make a serious investment in some new kitchen equipment, a visit here is likely to make you crave a utensil upgrade in your life!

If you love to cook, then the Japanese Knife Company is a place that you have to visit…read more We were headed to the Wallace collection when husband and sister spotted a chess set and chairs at a shop nearby and decided to stop for a game. I told them that I would wait for them at JKC as I had been wanting to visit the shop for ages. They changed their minds and decided to walk into the store with me, while the husband tried to argue "a knife is a knife is a knife" Within 5 minutes of entering the shop, he was eating his words. Jai gave us such an amazing demonstration, from onions that didn't make our eyes cry (because of the sharpness of the blade) to slicing tomato slivers that we didn't think could get any thinner. We spent 2 hours at the shop while he demonstrated different knives and gave us backgrounds on the families who forge some of these knives. It was very well done and did not feel like hard sell at all. Some of the knives are works of art. 128 layers of steel pressed to less than a millimetre! And then the carving on some of them. Absolutely beautiful. There's a section downstairs with beautiful handles specifically for carving roasts at the table. They have these very interesting water sharpeners and cases for your knives. I ended up picking a multi purpose knife that works for everything except frozen meat and butchery (both of which I don't do) They even printed my name on it in a couple of minutes. I have to go back to pick up my knife, because I was worried it would get confiscated at museum security. Can't wait to start using it!

There are 2 of these shops pretty much facing each other either side of the street. One sells…read moreeverything garden and DIY related. The other selling a fantastic range of cook and houseware. Both are definately worth a look as they are like little aladdins caves, full of treasures and certain to have what you are looking for! Staff are really knowledgable and are happy to answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction if you are stuck. Prices are reasonable, no more expensive than anywhere else in the town and generally I've always found there is a really nice atmosphere to both shops.

Had Adam come out to my house to do the sharpening. He was great, set up in no time and had my…read moreknives and mower blade like new. I'm really pleased with the results and will definitely use again in future.

From the owner: Here at Surrey Sharpeners our main focus is sharpening knives, garden tools or most things with…read moreeither a blade or an edge. We provide a mobile on-site service, whether it be at your home or your business.

I love this little cook store. It has such a nice feel to it with its bright decor and really cool…read morestuff. The staff are really helpful in here and do not mind you browsing. They are simply at hand if you need them. I was really pissed off to find that they had a pan steamer which was the exact product I bought just days ago in Islington for only 4.50. In fact the bigger one was still cheaper at 5.50 than the 5.99 I paid for the small one in Islington. What a bummer. They have a huge selection of chopping boards as well ranging from small to extra large and everything in between. Also they have a full range of pots and pans, kitchen knives and crockery. This store is great and the prices are obviously very competitive as I found out the hard way.

A beautiful little shop designed for all your whisking, molding and icing making needs…read more So beautifully kitsch it'll make even the less domesticated of us inspired to don a Cath Kidson apron and start that Souffle (you've never thought of before you came into this shop) you've been meaning to make. It's self contained with a good selection of trendy and useful design pieces of kitchenware for the modern kitchen. Novelty chopping boards and cupcake cases galore. I think that a shop like this managing to survive is testament to its success. Ealing Broadway shopping centre is just around the corner with quite a bit of competition from the big boys who also market home wear. While even though even a shop as beautiful and as tempting as this can not make a house-wife out of me yet, it's a great little find for those budding chefs out there. Shop local! Support this great independent.

Difficult for me to admit to being excited about a cookery store but there is something that draws…read moreyou into a shop like this. It just sells cooking and kitchen stuff but I want to get in there and find some sort of gadget that I don't currently have and that will change my life. Ideally something electric that makes a werring type of noise and hopefully makes a mess...... A family run business selling everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, pots, pans, scales, coffer machines, spatula's, clocks, teapots, and things to organise the kitchen just so. Some cool bar stuff in there though, bottle openers, cocktail gear and some nice glasses to sup that cold lager or wine on.... Anyway, I'm off for some counselling now - if you need kitchen stuff - go have a browse but try and not get excited.

My deep dark secret is I love kitchenware shops. This one specialises in fairly high-end designer…read moreware, and I just love to browse around. Also useful for picking up the basics, prices are reasonable. They also run free children's cake decorating events. Only spoilt by calling itself cooking "solutions", which for those of you in the know is an ongoing joke in Private Eye magazine.