BOB TATE BLADES
Beautiful one of a kind handmade knives, made right here in our Montana shop by Bob.
Made of 52/100 bearing steel, and featuring exotic wood handles and brass bolsters, these works of functional art are available in an array of sizes and styles. These knives are not stailess steel and will develop a patina over time. They require a little more maintenance than a stainless steel knife, but the superior steel makes them well worth the effort.
kRAMER BY ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS
Zwilling J.A. Henckels company was founded in 1731 in Solingen, Germany. Their Kramer line of high-carbon steel knives were licensed by Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer of Olympia, Washington, to be handcrafted in Japan by Zwilling J.A. Henckels. Bob Kramer is one of the few Master Bladesmiths in the world specializing in kitchen cutlery. These knives are made by artisans in Seki City, Japan, the capital of Japanese knife-making since the 13th century.
MAC
MAC knives were first manufactured in Japan approximately 40 years ago. They boast a combination of the best in Western design and Japanese knife-making craftsmanship. Every knife is shaped, assembled, polished, and sharpened by professional Japanese craftsmen in a series of up to sixty-four steps. We are pleased to carry offerings from both the MAC Professional and Japanese series.
VICTORINOX
Victorinox is the original Swiss Army company founded in 1884 in Switzerland. They are still located today in Ibach, Switzerland, where they manufacture the hand-finished Rosewood Collection of kitchen cutlery we offer for sale. These knives were first offered for sale in the United States in 1937 through R.H. Forschner & Co., and in 2011 the companies joined together. The Victorinox Chef’s knife has been named “Best Overall” by the Editors of Cook’s Illustrated magazine who identified it as “our favorite inexpensive chef’s knife.”
STONES
Sharpening stones are an essential tool for the do it yourself knife sharpener. We have a large selection of top quality Japanese water stones as well as many accessories for keeping your knives razor sharp. You're welcome to take a class here at the shop to learn to use the stones, or you can purchase a fantastic DVD that walks you through the process. Either way, sharpening with stones is a great way to keep your knives in shape and with the right tools and proper technique, anyone can do it.