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Whisked Away by Cuisipro

Whisked Away by Cuisipro

House of Knives knows that everyone likes things that suit them to a tee. Who can deny that? It’s always nice to have tools that work with you, that are tailored to the task at hand, regardless of what those tools happen to be. And …

Shun Cutlery Demo-Workshops at Metrotown and Park Royal (CLOSED)

Shun Cutlery Demo-Workshops at Metrotown and Park Royal (CLOSED)

This week, House of Knives will be welcoming Stephanie Purtle, from Shun Cutlery USA, to two of our BC stores: Metrotown and Park Royal. She is Shun’s National Demonstration Coordinator and has a wealth of knowledge concerning all things Shun. During these events, she would love …

Building the Perfect Vacation Cooking Kit

Building the Perfect Vacation Cooking Kit

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 …

Get Equipped With the Latest Buck Knives

Get Equipped With the Latest Buck Knives

If you’re an avid hunter, you know the season doesn’t begin when you’re out there stalking a deer; it begins in the preparation, weeks and months beforehand. It begins when you scout out your hunting ground, as you familiarize yourself with the local laws, and …

Harald Wusthof on Selling “Happiness in the Kitchen” (Video Interview)

Harald Wusthof on Selling “Happiness in the Kitchen” (Video Interview)

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 …

Why Victorinox Swiss Army Knives and Cutlery Will Always be 100% Swiss Made

Why Victorinox Swiss Army Knives and Cutlery Will Always be 100% Swiss Made

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 …