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May 2024 by Jay Dong
I always receive great customer service whenever I go to the Knifewear on Main St. David was the person that helped me today and I just wanted to thank him again for his knowledge and helpfulness in assisting me select a knife and cutting board. Thanks David!
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April 2024 by Taheer Mohamed
I really can't say enough about this place. If there's a case to be made about deserving 6-stars, it's Knifewear. The staff are not only incredibly knowledgeable, they're also super friendly and cool. Every time I come here it's consistent top-notch service with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. I love my knives.. and my carbon steel wok (most recent purchase). I also highly recommend their knife sharpening class if you're looking to "hone" your skills. Francis is an amazing instructor and very passionate about transferring knowledge. These peeps do it right in every way!
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April 2024 by Jason Brawn
I can't say enough about this shop. Everyone was incredibly friendly and knowledgable. Regan shared years of expertise and knowledge that gave me more confidence while choosing a new nakiri. Their selection is outstanding across a broad range of budgets, and I was very excited to learn that they're highly experienced in attaching new handles to Japanese knives. I enjoy woodwork, so the idea of making my own handle for my knife but trusting its mounting to professionals has my imagination already whirling!
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March 2024 by Cindy M
I had such a great experience for my first time being here. I was greeted by David who sharpened my knives. He was kind, efficient, and informative. He answered all my silly questions with grace and patience. I will be back!!
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March 2024 by Danjel Young
Every time I enter this site I have to stop myself from buying too many things. Excellent selection of beautiful knives and kitchen accessories.We went for the knife skills class and Liam was a great teacher and made it a very fun experience.
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March 2024 by Eric Biskupski
Incredible service, beautiful product, and lovely people. Had one of the knife care classes with Liam and he did a great job. Very thorough, fun, and practical.
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March 2024 by Joy Gyamfi
Got my knife sharpened by Owen - great job and great service!
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February 2024 by Tyler Muir
I have always had an exceptional experience at this store. I’ve bought 6 knives here and the staff are always super helpful.I went in today and swapped out a knife I bought yesterday and it was totally painless. The finish changed slightly after I washed it. I swapped for another identical knife. I also brought in a knife(cck kong) I bought about 2 months ago. It had only been used twice. They exchanged it at 90% original value and I got a knife better suited for what I needed (cck small slicer) Exceptional customer service in my opinion. The manager was totally understanding and to be honest I was expecting to get way less for it.I will definitely be back, blowing way more money at this store than my wife will approve of, for many years to come!!
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January 2024 by WINDOWBOX
Hands down best customer service in the city! Excellent.
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December 2023 by takeo iwase
Bought kushi binchotan (han-maru) and the coals burned very nicely. Made yakitori and the flavours went very well together
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November 2023 by Justin Lam
Came into this shop knowing absolutely nothing about knives and left a happy customer confident in his knife decision and knowing how to take care of it properly.Owen helped me today and spent a lot of time explaining the basics and made recommendations. He was very knowledgeable and you feel the passion he has for his craft.You can tell the staff here are tight knit as the vibe of the store was friendly and pleasant.Would definitely recommend coming here.
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November 2023 by Craig Yee
I love this store! Francis and the rest of the gang are so positive, amazing and helpful (not necessarily in that order).A great selection of knives for all budgets and needs, a nice variety of other kitchen essentials that serve both form and function, and, of course, knowledgeable staff that are there to give you a customer service experience you won't get at other knife retail stores or department stores.I can't enough good things about Knifewear Vancouver.Keep up the great work folks! I'll be coming back, and back again!
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October 2023 by Tianhe Yang
Everyone was super friendly, and a special shout-out to Owen who took the time to get to know us and to graciously share his infinite breadth of knife knowledge. We loved hearing about his experiences visiting blacksmiths in Japan, and appreciated his recommendations to local restaurants while we were in town visiting from the US. Excited to try my new hinoki board, and I'll definitely be purchasing my next knife here once/if Mazaki starts making KS-profile gyutos again.
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September 2023 by Scott T.
My second Knifewear visit, the first being in Calgary. A destination shop for the serious cook in you. Once you've worked with these high end Japanese knives you'll never look back. My old Wusthof knives? They now do their work collecting dust in the basement.A massive array of fine knives of all shapes and sizes, and they welcome you testing them out. The staff is first-rate, absolutely know their stuff and are happy to answer questions. They also do sharpening on site, or if you've damaged or broken a handle, there's almost nothing they can't fix.Talk about a great niche! Very definitely worth making the trip to this neighborhood which is also sprinkled with some exceptional fine and casual dining.
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September 2023 by Coruja Búho
Excellent, knowledgeable staff. Lots to see for knife and kitchen enthusiasts. Some fancy and interesting merchandise. Great to watch knife sharpening
