Japanese Knife Shop
in Peterborough, Ontario
East City Knife Co.
We offer a curated selection of blacksmith-made Japanese knives, as well as handmade axes and tools. We believe that once you try a Japanese knife, it will make the difference between cooking being a chore, and cooking being fun!
We also offer in-store sharpening. Our sharpening methods are gentle and precise to ensure a long-lasting, high-quality edge.
For now, we do not have an online shop, as our stock is always changing. Visit us at 376 Water Street, Peterborough, ON.
Sharpening & Repair Services
For specialty knives and tools, please contact me for an estimate.
Sharpening
Standard kitchen knives
$8-$12
Freehand sharpening
(Japanese & high end knives)
$2/ inch
Folding knives, hunting knives & axes
— starting at $15
Repairs
Does your knife have a broken tip or
chips along the edge?
Contact me for a quote
for re-shaping or chip repair.
Pick Up/Drop Off
Pick Up & Delivery within Peterborough is $6 (includes both ways)
Drop off your knives at East City Knife Co, 376 Water Street, in Peterborough
OR
at Primal Cuts on Lansdowne Street during their business hours.
Knife Drop at Primal Cuts
I’ve partnered with Primal Cuts Butcher Shop to offer you another option for knife sharpening and repair.
How it works
Wrap your knives in newspaper
Give your knives and info to Primal Cuts staff member. It helps to shoot me a text or email at chris@eastcityknife.co to let me know your knives are there!
I’ll pick up, sharpen and return your knives to the shop within a few business days
You’ll receive an email invoice and can pay by credit card or e-transfer
Pick up your knives at Primal Cuts, and while you’re there, grab dinner, too!
FAQs
Meet Chris
Hi, I’m Chris,
the founder of
East City Knife Co.
I began my career working in restaurants at 14 years old. It was not long after my first shift as a dishwasher that I decided to dedicate my career to food. There is never a dull moment in the food business, and I spent 15 years accumulating incredible experiences from working for celebrity chefs to running a popular diner that was featured on the food network.
Although I was constantly surrounded by skilled and passionate people I was surprised by how frequently I encountered damaged and dull knives in professional kitchens. Knives are definitely the most important tool in a cook’s arsenal. Many cooks spend a small fortune on their knives and few take the time to learn how to care for them and maintain them. I realized that I would much rather work with a $5 knife that was sharp than a $300 dull knife. I then began my journey learning about the craft of sharpening.
I am excited to bring you blacksmith-made knives, as well as knife sharpening and repair. Come visit the store, I’d love to help you find the right knife for you.
Contact
Email: chris@eastcityknife.co
376 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3L6
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 11-5, Fridays 12-7
Private shopping appointments available Mon & Tues