Happy Valentine's Day

Why I shave with a straight razor.

I asked Dylan from the Kelowna store why he uses a straight razor and has used one for years. This is what he said:

In short, these are the reasons why I shave with a straight razor:

     My razor never clogs

     I don't have to buy crazy expensive replacement heads(which clog)

     It makes shaving more of an event that I get to look forward to

     Most people don't think it's possible

     Giant burly men tell me straight up that they don't have the balls

     I feel like a badass and a gentleman!

Cheers

Dylan

You are in good hands. Watch his shaving videos here at Knifewear's Youtube channel.

Virtual tour

We have hit the ultra modern age! If you follow this link here you can follow the arrows into the shop. I think Google StreetView is super cool, but now it's even cooler. So, if you've always wanted to go to Knifewear, Calgary (in Inglewood) but never have here is your chance.

Sharpen while you shop

Hey, do you shop at Calgary Framer's Market? We can sharpen your knives while you shop. How cool is that. Just drop off the knives when you get to the market and do your shopping, have a coffee and collect the knives on your way out.

We can't promise that we'll always get al knives sharpened while you shop, but we will do our best and we are pretty good at succeeding.

See ya at the Market.

More Masakage Zero

Super good news for lovers of super cool knives. Masakage Knives has just announced the launch of a complete line of Masakage Zero. The line is handmade by Kurosaki san with Aogami steel core clad with stainless steel. The hammered blade is polished and a handmader iropn wood western handle finishes the kick-ass knife. Performance is amazing and the looks even more so. Jeffery at the Calgary store has a 240mm gyuto and LOVES it.

They are not made yet, but they are in production. This is a sneak peek. I am soooo excited.


130mm Petty $319
150mm Petty $357
165mm Santoku $435
165mm Nakiri $472
210mm Gyuto $586
240mm Gyuto $664
270mm Sujihiki $676

Hiring again for Calgary and Edmonton!!

Calgary

Knifewear Inc., Calgary, is looking for energetic, detail oriented and food loving people to add to our awesome staff. Join a company you can enjoy being be a part of and be rewarded by a living wage and potential for profit sharing. Learn the skill of traditional whetstone sharpening and how to provide great service in a retail environment. We aim for perfection and believe retail can provide a great career.

You must;

Be able to work with others

Enjoy customers

Be attentive to detail

Be motivated to care and want excellence in your work

Interest in food or having restaurant experience is an asset. Some light physical work is required and we always work on Saturdays. 

Knife knowledge will be taught.

Visit www.knifewear.com to learn more about us. 

Please email mike@knifewear.com with a cover letter and resume.

Edmonton

Since of successful pop-up shop in December, Knifewear Inc is planning to open a rad new full time shop in glorious Edmonton!  We are looking for energetic, detail oriented and food loving people to add to our awesome staff. Join a company you can enjoy being be a part of and be rewarded by a living wage and potential for profit sharing. Learn the skill of traditional whetstone sharpening and how to provide great service in a retail environment. We aim for perfection and believe retail can provide a great career.

We are looking for a manager and full time staff, maybe even some part-time staff as well.

You must;

Be able to work with others

Enjoy customers

Be attentive to detail

Be motivated to care and want excellence in your work

Interest in food or having restaurant experience is an asset. Some light physical work is required and we always work on Saturdays. 

Knife knowledge will be taught.

Visit www.knifewear.com to learn more about us. 

Please email kevin@knifewear.com with a cover letter and resume.

Masakage Sale

Yahoo, it's here. Our annual Masakage Knives sale. For the entire month of January we will be selling all in-stock Masakage Knives for 15% off. How cool is that?

It's a great way to try out a knife from the line you've always been interested in, complete the set you're working on or get the rad knife you've been lusting after.

The sale is happening at all Knifewear locations (Calgary Inglewood, Calgary Farmer's Market, Kelowna and on-line).

The sale applies to in-stock items only. There are no rain checks or pre-orders. Masakage As-Yet-Unnamed line by Kageura san is exempt from the sale.