Knife Advice

“Don’t use them” is our sarcastic answer to one of the most frequent questions asked at our shop when customers pick up their professionally sharpened knives. But seriously, the key to keeping your kn … read more

 If you are shopping for a new chef knife, the options are practically unlimited these days. Here are some things you should consider when buying your next cooking knife, based upon the most comm … read more

Please join District Cutlery in welcoming four of Japan's premier knife makers to Washington DC on Friday, September 14 at 5pm at District Cutlery. The knives of Yu Kurosaki, Takayuki S … read more

  We love when people march into our shop declaring they want a knife that will last them their entire life. Our usual response to these customers is, "Do you want to use a lousy knife for t … read more

We applaud the efforts of customers who take to the stones and do their own sharpening; it's a great way to get to know your knife and potentially save some money. Wait, "potentially?" Unfortunately … read more