KNIFE Toronto

KNIFE Toronto KNIFE X COFFEE. Toronto's knife shop. www.knfetoronto.com

07/20/2026

Brew with us on the slow bar.
Full video on our YouTube channel.
Link in bio.

Cheers.

07/14/2026

The sounds of.our day to days.

A little chopping.
A little sharpening.
A little “just one more knife…”

Basically, our kind of music.

07/06/2026

How NOT to hold a knife.

A great knife deserves a little respect.

How you don’t hold your knife matters just as much as how you do.

Loose grip. Poor control. Fighting the blade instead of working with it.

A few simple changes can make your time in the kitchen safer, smoother, and more enjoyable.

Technique matters.

07/03/2026

Most people hold a knife the way they were shown.

But a few small changes can make a big difference.

Better control.
Cleaner cuts.
More confidence.

Let’s talk knife grip and the way we like it.

06/15/2026

Part 1:

There's something about a well-made kettle.

Not flashy. Not complicated. Just a tool that quietly earns its place on the counter, day after day.

We've spent years seeking out kettles from makers who share our appreciation for thoughtful design, durable materials, and objects that improve with use.

Right now, our shelves are fuller than they've been in a long time.

A good kettle is one of those things you use every day and rarely think about—until you find the right one.

From Tsubame-Sanjo stainless steel classics to precision pour-over kettles and stovetop workhorses, we've built one of the largest selections we've ever had in the shop.

Thoughtfully made, built to last, and designed to make a daily ritual feel just a little better.

If you've been looking for the right kettle, now is a good time to check us out.
Available in store and online.

Part 2 tomorrow.

06/02/2026

The hands behind KNIFE.

Quiet work. Sharp edges. Coffee stains. Tiny adjustments nobody sees.

Just people who care deeply about what they make, what they sharpen, and the space we’ve all built together over the years.

A few moments from behind the counter.
Have a KNIFE day.

05/29/2026

A KNIFE staple.

Cover your knives!
Period.

05/25/2026

There’s a reason we keep coming back to Yoshimi Kato’s work.
Not just the grind, the profile, or the finish — though all of it is exceptional. It’s the feeling that someone’s hands were truly involved at every step.
These knives carry a kind of warmth to them. A balance between precision and personality that’s getting harder and harder to find.
Proud to continue sharing Yoshimi Kato’s work here at KNIFE.
Tools meant to be used, cared for, and kept for a very long time.

05/22/2026

A shop classic.

Our Zen Towels have been with us for years now — simple, durable, endlessly useful. Soft enough for daily use, tough enough for service, sharpening, coffee spills, and everything in between.
The kind of object that quietly earns its place over time.

Made in Japan.
Built for repetition.

Cats.

05/15/2026

Hot take: we don’t have a grinding machine in the shop.

No belts, no wheels, no shortcuts.

Just hands, stones, steel, and the people behind them. The small inconsistencies are the point. The marks of process are the proof.

In a world built around speed, we’ll keep making space for things that take time.

Feel free.to comment on why our thinking may be wrong.

Address

1A Givins Street
Toronto, ON
M6J2X5

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+16479968609

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