Rob and the Asai SRS15 75mm petty

Mark and the Shizuku 210mm Gyuto

Kasumi and the 210mm Konosuke Sakura Gyuto

Kevin Kent - Owner and Founder of Knifewear

about knifewear

Knifewear's Kickass Staff

Rob

Rob began cooking in 1986 as a midlife career change. He made his bones at several kitchens around town and owned his own for a few years. You're in good hands talking knives, food and cooking……or mustachery. Since mid 2009 he has been integral to the awesome changes at the shop. Rob can always be counted on to bring a little off colour comment (kitchen language) to the dullest of conversations. They are often unnoticed which is probably for the best. He is the second kilt wearer at Knifewear.

Rob's knife: Asai SRS15 75mm petty

Mark

Knifewear's first kilt wearer is our go-to guy for sharpening in the shop and at several restaurants around town. If you want something special ask for the "Shiba edge". Most weekends he is behind the drum kit for The Steve McQueen Band (the other Steve McQueen). Mark loves Guiness and poutine, in fact he has created the awesome ‘baked bean poutine'. It is a must if you've had too many pints.

Mark's knife: Shizuku 210mm gyuto

Kasumi

Since early 2010 Kasumi has been bringing a bit of class to Knifewear. She doesn't have a kilt, but does have a 1961 Jaguar. Though she insists she's not a knife nerd, we often catch her contemplating her next purchase. She makes bagels at home and ice cream too, how cool is that? If you prefer service in Japanese Kasumi is your girl.

Kasumi's Knife: 210mm Konosuke Sakura Gyuto

Kevin

Knifewear began in the summer of 2007 as a way for Kevin to support his knife buying habit.

While working in London he developed a taste for exquisite Japanese blades and upon moving back to Calgary was unable to satisfy his Japanese knife passion. Over time Kevin made contacts in Japan to bring shockingly great knives to Calgary. At first sales were to chefs, usually from a backpack and the company bicycle. Many great knives were purchased in loading bays and back doors of restaurants.

Knifewear's Knife Store (Hamono-ya) quietly opened in March 2008. The Knife Store has become a destination/hang-out for those who love Japanese steel and are addicted to sharp. We carry knives not found in any other shop in Calgary. We like exclusive, scary sharp, high performance blades.

We aim to offer expert knife knowledge, an enjoyable purchasing experience, after sale support and knife passion.