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4.8 (47 reviews)
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165mm Nakiri Masakage Koishi AS by Kato san on my cutting board. :D
Lea A.

Ollivanders is to wands as Knifewear is to knives. Walking into the narrow interior of mounted and glass-encased knives, it's not a far comparison to make: Knifewear is magical and the hand-forged knives made by master craftsmen call to you, like a personal wand from Harry Potter lore. "You don't choose the knife," says Rob, the robust moustachioed man who helped me from introduction to final sale, "The knife chooses you." Pardon me if this review seems over-the-top, but frankly, that's what an over-the-top shop deserves. Knifewear is a specialty knife shop that is proud to showcase its fanaticism and knowledgeability about knives. The wand -- er, knife -- shop is strategically organized based on performance. The farther back the shop you go, the higher performance the knife (and price) will be. That was also where I met Kevin, the owner of the shop, who shook my hand enthusiastically and despite the rush of a Saturday afternoon crowd still seemed to have time to make sure that everyone felt welcomed. Everyone there is a "knife nerd" and it shows. When Rob reached me a few moments later to talk shop, he explained in grave detail about the knives in the store from the materials it's made from and why one would be considered "more performance" (aka sharp as hell) to handle shape affecting grip. He asked me questions if I had a knife shape preference and also explained why one would prefer a specific blade shape over another. It made choosing a knife more informed and secure. I think it's smart to enter with a budget in mind, as the plethora of options can be wallet emptying as well as intimidating. Speaking of nerd, when I finally narrowed my option to a gorgeous nakiri, because of the hand-forged nature, each knife has a slightly different finish and make -- Rob was the one who made the Harry Potter reference, so I can't really take the creative credit for that. Albeit a tad cheesy, I loved that little comparison, and I finally chose a knife that "spoke to me." If you're on the hunt for an incomparable knife that's gorgeous and functional to use, I cannot recommend Knifewear more!

dinah g.

Edward Scissorhand's dream comes true! Expect an extremely attentive visit at this store; expect a cup of tea, an option to have your knives sharpened and plain old knife talk. I love to cook so I was enchanted by the wares in this store. There are Japanese chef knives, and Spanish cleavers to choose from. The employee/owner there is a total knife expert, he is so well informed about knife purchasing decisions and on-site knife sharpening/repairs, that he isn't shy to show his expertise on an unwilling near by tomato. The store is like entering a classy Japanese tea room that displays knifes; very sleek, clean and so balenced. So cut to the chase folks and check out this new shopping experience.

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The knives are amazing jn quality, the staff is very friendly and the knives are one of the best for their price.

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Great store, I love local!! And great covid protocols to keep shoppers safe!!

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Review Highlights - Knifewear

My son says that there is no one in the city that has better service and knowledge than Kevin and his staff .

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The Compleat Cook

The Compleat Cook

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A busy day exploring Willow Park and I love a good cooking store so we stopped in, I always like to…read moretry new recipes and challenge myself so there's usually some gadget or odds and ends that I could use to make a new recipe or try and new technique and The Compleat Cook definitely has lots of options. I was looking for some new tart pans and they had a few options in different sizes. I also enjoyed browsing all the odds and ends, they had high-quality brands and options. This would be a great place to stop in and pick up a gift for the home cook in your life.

A fantastic cooking store located in bustling Willow Park village. My kid loves cooking and…read morechallenging themselves to make complex baked goods using new techniques, so we just love coming into the Compleat Cook to admire, dream about, and purchase high quality cooking implements . The staff is so kind, thoughtful and helpful. They have great knowledge of their products, and are considerate and helpful. Whether you need silicone forms, a cake stand, pastry tubes, icing dyes, or any other manner of cooking item, they have a whole corner full of fascinating and high quality tools and gadgets. The store also has gorgeous serving items, platters, jugs, knives, barbecue tools, high quality baking pans, and so much more. The list goes on! You can spend a great amount of time exploring and discovering the many high quality items here. The staff are very kind, considerate, and knowledgable and will assist you or leave you to browse in peace as is your preference. Lovely hand turned salad bowls are on my wish list, along with so so many other beautifully made items.

Knifewear - knifesharpening - Updated May 2026

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