Do they do a good job of sharpening knives, I have not used them in over 20 years. (Moved out of state) Going to be in the SF/Berkeley area for a week and I thought I might drop some knives off for sharpening. Thanks (6 replies, last updated by Calvinist February 26, 2009)

Surfas Restaurant Supply in West Los Angeles on National Blvd. Between Venice and Washington in Culver City. They’ve got all kinds of high end professional cutlery. A lot of top chefs use Global knives made in Japan. A 3... (2 replies, last updated by obscuro October 23, 2005)

I know that this is not necessarily a restaurant request but I figuered you guys and gals would have info on the best kitchen cutlery selection in town for when you want to make food at home. Looking for the Manahattan area. I... (4 replies, last updated by Jered July 17, 2005)

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... (5 replies, last updated by MikeB3542 November 19, 2009)

Just saw this: http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/04/09/becks-cutlery-going-out-of-business/ (1 reply, last updated by jazzy77 April 10, 2009)

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... (12 replies, last updated by steinpilz July 13, 2009)

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... (7 replies, last updated by Paulustrious May 27, 2009)

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. (5 replies, last updated by Dakota Guy November 7, 2007)

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... (1 reply, last updated by bkhuna February 22, 2007)

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... (0 replies, last updated by Jered January 24, 2006)

.static.flickr.com/207/514160949_0abbfe63e4_o.jpg http://www.adamfoxinc.com/ Victorinox forged 3.5" parer, http://www.swissarmy.com/Cutlery/Product.htm?category=victorinoxforged&product=7.7203.09G& (0 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong May 26, 2007)

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... (11 replies, last updated by pastrytroll February 9, 2007)

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? (3 replies, last updated by Moshe Horowitz October 13, 2002)

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... (15 replies, last updated by Chemicalkinetics November 9, 2009)

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... (8 replies, last updated by Cubancoffee June 19, 2009)