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803 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V2
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As a longtime chef who sharpened his culinary skills at a number of Toronto’s most notable restaurants, Eugene Ong is a true expert when it comes to good knives. “About five years into cooking I started obsessing over finding high quality Japanese steel and couldn’t find anything in the city,” he explains. “I looked into ordering online but that’s the worst thing you can do when buying a knife because it’s so personal.”

After travelling to Japan and getting a first-hand look at the fine handcrafted blades from the region, Eugene returned to Toronto and decided to take the plunge. He maxed out his credit card and open KNIFE in 2010. He first set up shop in a small second floor space along Queen Street West and later relocated to a ground-level spot on Dundas Street West overlooking Trinity Bellwoods.

The former culinary professional keeps it simple at KNIFE; the décor is minimalist and he focuses exclusively on chef’s knives and sharpening. “I don’t have time for people looking for samurai swords or any Lord of the Rings style weaponry,” he laughs. “The moment I decided to open a store I knew it was going to be 100% about supplying cooks, whether their industry professionals or at-home chefs.”

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Toronto's finest shops for upgrading your kitchen

Toronto's finest shops for upgrading your kitchen

Every at-home chef extraordinaire needs a good knife and for those looking to up their game, KNIFE has some of the most beautiful blades in the city. Visit the retailer of finely crafted Japanese knives and invest in a one-of-a-kind lance that will take your cooking process to the next level. The handcrafted options – like the Koutetsu, rendered in cladded powdered steel and finished off with an octagonal rosewood – are almost too beautiful to use (almost). Or, treat your existing knife set to a hand-sharpening on a set of Japanese waterstones.

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Great kitchen shops in Toronto to get you cooking

Great kitchen shops in Toronto to get you cooking

It's pretty obvious what this Dundas West shop's specialty is, and you'd better believe they know their stuff. Their focus is on Japanese knives, which are generally believed to be the best quality knives available. Look no further if you need a new chef's knife, or need to get your favourite cook an upgrade on his or her most used utensil.

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Pick up unique wedding gifts at these Toronto shops

Pick up unique wedding gifts at these Toronto shops

Investing in a high-quality set of kitchen knives is an important step for those entering the next phase of adulthood. Owner Eugene Ong stocks his Dundas West knife emporium with handcrafted blades sourced from Japan. You’ll find about 10 different Japanese brands in store — including Masakage, Sugimoto, Takamura — as well as a selection of kitchen accessories and chef’s tools. If the bride and groom already have a good set of knives, consider paying for their sharpening services for the year or enroll them in a knife skills workshop to help them master the art of slicing and dicing.

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