The Official Blog of House of Knives
One thing that you can depend on from German knife makers is extreme quality, consistency, and long-term reliability. These are all qualities that have made Wusthof successful for over 200 years. House of Knives President, Andre Eng, recently interviewed Harald Wusthof, and he related that there is only […]
My mom is a tiny little Asian woman that uses a cleaver that is much too large for her. Next to a bowling ball, it’s probably the most blunt instrument known to mankind despite my efforts to sharpen it for her when I can. And […]
Last week, Stephanie Purtle from Shun Cutlery USA dropped by our Metrotown and Park Royal stores to demonstrate some of our most popular Shun knives and answer questions in a special workshop. Featured in the workshops were pieces from the Shun Classic, Blue, Premier, and the […]
I love cooking and I love trying new food at great local restaurants wherever I end up in the world. There’s no better way to experience a new city or culture than through its food. But if you’re trying to stay fed and afford your getaway […]
In an age where family-run companies barely last past their second generation of owners, Wusthof is a true anomaly. For over seven generations, the Wusthof family has been at the helm of one of the foremost cutlery makers in Germany, and they’re proud to wear […]
Somewhere in Switzerland, nestled at the base of snow capped peaks amidst green meadows, is a small village you’ve probably never heard of called Ibach, in the municipality of Schwyz. A place that I’ve only heard of, but could never really envision, until I arrived with the […]
