[DFW] Sources for Japanese Knives?

[RonThePirate]

Does anyone know a place that specializes in Japanese knives in the DFW area? I'm a huge fan of Korin and their line up, but I'd like to see some of these knives up front and other tools for knives. Love those knives!

[Richard Kilgore]

I have moved this from the Texas Shopping thread in hopes that someone can help Ron with his question.

[theabroma]

Sur la Table sells a line of Japanese knives - but at this moment I do not recall the brand. Kazy's also has a few. However, to find any realistic and meaningful selection of Japanese knives you will have to check places like JB Prince in NYC (www.jbprince.com), or some other major culinary and professional supplier. Your sushi chef should be able to refer you to a source. I do have a catalog listing the knives available from the top Japanese mfgs, but it is currently on lone to a friend. I will get hold of it and refer you to its source.

In particular, what kind of knives are you seeking? Dual edge, for Western style use, or single edge for fish work?

Regards,

Theabroma

[irodguy]

It depends on what kind of Japanese knives you are talking about. Chef's carries Shun and Global for instance.

http://www.chefscatalog.com/store/catalog/...terId=cat000180

I would be that they will have a very nice discount on Shun at their semi-annual sale in late October.

[Richard Kilgore]

CookWorks Dallas store on Alpha near the Galleria has a selection of Shun knives.

[QuinaQuen]

Sur La Table is the closest brick'n'mortar, but I get my Globals from NorthwestCutleryAndMore.com (or something like that). The selection is extremely comprehensive, though after a couple of years with my G7 I don't see why you'd need anything else. The prices are are about as low as it gets, too.

J.D. Prince (once again, something like that) has a pretty good selection of Global and their more traditional line, plus some nice Macs and Shuns. The prices are a little too steep, though.