Have you guys considered the evolutions of cook tools are very slow? Sure we have better steels today than thousands year ago, but they are not huge changes. Knives are still knives. Knives have maintained the same shape and...

Just saw this: http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/04/09/becks-cutlery-going-out-of-business/

Thought I’d write to note that Stoddard’s Cutlery, "America’s Oldest Cutlery Shop," moved to Nonantum from Chestnut Hill Mall this spring. Stoddard’s is regarded on this board as the best local place for...

My new cutlery arrived yesterday, and it’s really nice. If anyone is thinking of buying, I recommend these: http://www.johnlewis.com/230430010/Product.aspx Really nice and heavy, nice brushed finish, and a simple, clean...

Does anyone know of any specialty knivfe/cutlery stores in the dc/metro area. I am looking for japanese knives, sushi, etc. Seems that sur la table and william sonoma have a limited selction. thanks.

I was given a set of Chicago Cutlery knives several years ago. I love them, especially the steak knives that were included. However, none of the knives seem to hold an edge for very long. Perhaps it’s time to take them to...

I’m a chef and will soon be moving to the Vegas area for work and will need to find a place to service my knives and maybe purchase some new toys. Does anyone know a place that has a good knife selection in town? Thanks...

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I was in the market for some new cutlery as well a few weeks ago when I posted the following thread: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/360328 I got some great advice – almost EVERYONE said to go to a cutlery store and see how...

washing my dishes etc. I would like to find all-metal (ie. kasherable) cutlery (reasonably good performance and reasonably low cost). I have never heard of such cutlery. Any hints of where to look?

Hey guys, I have seen some good deals on eBay for the Wusthof Classic Ikon and Wusthof Blackwood Ikon knives. I like the heel-less bolster (as they call it) on Ikon: bolster, but not extended down to the full heel. I am not going...

Anyone know what happened to Standard Knife & Cutlery in Beverly Hills? I really need knives sharpened and their phone is disconnected! Have they closed down? I was also driving by and could not see their awning and sign like...

Hello - When I was last in Copley a few years ago, I saw a knife shop (they also sold Viking pans, etc). They had a lovely set of Italian cooking knives. I recall liking them very much, but....forgot the name of the manufacturer....

I was just sharpening all of my knives on a Japanese clay whetstone (meant for sharpening woodworking tools) and realized again how much I love the chicago cutlery Centurion line of knives. Now I am sure some knife-nerd will chime...

It is owned by the Ivy Restaurant people across the street. And if I recall correctly, it’s in the location of the former Stoddard’s cutlery shop. The question in my mind is whether it will be doing a real craft tail...