Pork and Such

I think this is the best new business idea I've seen in ages. Maybe we will sell off all the knives in January to buy a monster truck, bacon, chocolate and sticks. If you would like a  sneak preview of the product Pierre Lamielle http://www.kitchenscraps.ca/ and I (Kevin) are doing a couple of cooking classes at the Cookbook Co.  We'll probably do chocolate covered bacon on a stick both nights.

www.cookbookcooks.com/

You Only Live Once - January 26  Pierre and I love rich, boozey fatty foods that make a terrible diet if eaten all of the time, but in moderation make a body happy. This night though will not be about moderation. Think bacon, cream, butter, gin, beer, duck fat, olive oil, confit, and any thing else that is tastey, but maybe a tad unhealthy. We even made pot brownies last time we did this class. $90

Pork Stars - April 12 Hey, everyone loves pigs, even vegetarians have a weekness for bacon, so Pierre and I will take it to the next level. We will be serving six courses of porky goodness. Bacon, braised belly, smoked chops, lardo, proscuitto, pig kidneys, trotters and cracklin' are all fair game for us to serve. See ya there. $85

Call 403-265-6066 to book a spot. They run 6:30-9:00. See ya there.

Knifewear hits the modern age

Wow, we've really become modern. We are now offering gift cards. Just like the Bay or Starbucks. We are so cool.

December specials

For the month of december we have our New Tradition sushi blade on sale for 30% off. They are stainless steel (AUS8) 60HRC and have a chestnut handle. Also we are clearing our Ohishi VG10 western style knives for 30% off. Can't go wrong with these. Call the shop if you are interested. They have been flying out the door this week. 403 397-2394

New knives

So, here's some fun stuff from my recent trip to Japan. 

The top knife is made by a true master, Tsukasa Hinoura san,  from Sanjo, just outside of Niigata. He is a third generation knife maker and has been forging since he was 22 years old (that's 31 years experience now).  His method of twisted damascus steel is unique and totally cool. The blade is forged from #1 Shirogami (HRC63ish) and the handle is octogon magnolia wood and water buffalo. I only have a santoku for now and it could be yours for a mere $1400CAD.

The other knife is hand forged in Sakai city, just outside of Osaka, by Sugo Yamatsuka san and sharpened by Yukinori Oda san. The blade is forged from Ginsan (HRC63ish) and the handle is octogon magnolia wood and water buffalo. Ginsan or three silver steel has the qualities of carbon steel: capable of wicked sharpness, easy to sharpen, keeps a great edge and feels super silky BUT IS STAINLESS. Sounds like the future to me. I suspect we will be seeing more of this steel. Check out the damascus pattern. It looks like finer prints. How cool is that. We only have 1 x 240mm gyuto left. $565.

Thanks for kicking my ass, Otokar.

Alberta Venture Magazine

Knifewear is in Alberta Venture Magazine December 2009. Alberta's top business magazine has featured Knife wear in their 'One of a Kind' section. Obviously it's the 'Weirdo' section. I think it's a great little article. Thanks Colleen.

http://www.albertaventure.com/sales-and-marketing/choice-cuts/?year=2009

Christmas in Inglewood

Season's Greetings,

Christmas in Inglewood is here again. This is a great evening for those in the know. You can expect great deals in all of the Inglewood shops and Christmas hospitality. Carolers, drinks, food.

Kevin has brought some great tea back from Japan. Please pop by for a cup to warm you. Also we are offering great deals on Ohishi and Fujiwara knives.

We look forward to seeing you.

Christmas in Inglewood
Thursday November 19
5pm - 9pm

Kind regards

Kevin Kent
owner/chief knife nerd

Awesome New Fujwara Prices

The knives of Teruyasu Fujiwara are always a favourite of the shop. We are mega happy to announce that we have just had an awesome price down on Fujiwara san's knives. On the average each knife is now 10% cheaper than it was. Check it out.

Japan Here I Come

Kevin will be leaving for Japan October 13-27. No doubt there will be lots more cool stuff at the shop for the beginning of November.

Pork Stars Classes

Kevin will be leading a cooking class at the Cookbook Company on Tuesday 22 Sept. The evening will feature many, many fine recipes from our fave animal. Are you ready for a bacon caramel sundae? Call the Cookbook co. for details 403 265-6066.

Masakage Knives Have Landed

Masakage knives are here!

Knifewear is mega lucky to have received a new shipment of Masakage knives. The specs are: Shirogami(white carbon steel) hand folded Damascus with an unique "X" pattern and hoo wood handles. These are stunners and at a great price for hand made knives.

• 150mm Petty $149
• 165 Nakiri $177
• 170mm Santoku $177
• 210mm Gyuto $293
• 240mm Gyuto $327
• 270mm Sujihiki $344

Welcome Rob and Toru!

Rob and Toru have joined the Knifewear team and we are lucky to have them. Rob was a chef for many years with a knife passion and what a great stache. Toru studied metalurgy in Japan as well as worked with a blacksmith. They both bring a strong skill set to the table. We are in good hands with these two.

Good Luck Wil

For those of you how hang around the shop you will have met Wil at some point. He is off to SAIT studying computer stuff and will still work part time. Good luck and thanks for your help!

Master Keijiro Doi san knives at Knifewear

A 300mm Yanagiba Suisin Hayate with Mirror polish, ebony and waterbuffalo horn handle made from #2 Blue carbon steel is now available at the shop. This amazing blade comes with a Kiri wood box and the admiration of all who see it. Performance, style, beauty, history, romance all in one knife. It's a deal at $850.

Takeda Shosui-san knives

Thin means sharp and you can't get much thinner. Takeda knives are hand forged and hammered from Aogami Super steel to a super hard 63:65 Rockwell hardness. All of these knives have rosewood handles and kurouchi finish. Performance, great looks, super light/thin, easy to sharpen, Takedas have it all. Thursday 24 July is the first day they will be in the shop. I don't think I'll have this shipment for long. Come check them out.