Knife shops in paris.

[HappyamateurDK]

Hi all.

Next week me and the wife will have a trip to Paris.

Any of you guys know any knife shops worth visiting while there?

Thanks

 

[Neutri]

Hi all.

Next week me and the wife will have a trip to Paris.

Any of you guys know any knife shops worth visiting while there?

Thanks

Depends what kind of knives you are looking for? Kitchen knives or pocket knives?

Could check out Atelier Doma but for kitchen knives France shops are very expensive and don't have many good choices.
For pockets knives, you can check out Laguiole shops (been only to one that was nice so no idea about the others). It's more typically french so might have better stuff than other countries for that in particular

 

[M1k3]

@HSC /// Knives or @milangravier any recommendations?

 

[HSC /// Knives]

Coutellerie Bourly
Atelier Doma
Japanese Knife Company

 

[Neutri]

Japanese Knife Company

Maybe just a bad experience but I didn't like it a Japanese Knife Company. Seller was really dismissive of us (maybe because we looked like kids but from google reviews it doesn't seem like it's a one off experience) and talked down to us. But there is another shop with better reviews so maybe better luck there. Also fair warning, living cost in Paris is definitely not cheap so prices reflect that (500€ for a 240 AS Shiro Kamo)

 

[Corradobrit1]

Hi all.

Next week me and the wife will have a trip to Paris.

Any of you guys know any knife shops worth visiting while there?

Thanks

Tetogi is on your doorstep and much better option for Jknives or Cleancut in Sweden. Plan a trip to Amsterdam and go visit Karasu and Meesterslijpers.

 

[HSC /// Knives]

Maybe just a bad experience but I didn't like it a Japanese Knife Company. Seller was really dismissive of us (maybe because we looked like kids but from google reviews it doesn't seem like it's a one off experience) and talked down to us. But there is another shop with better reviews so maybe better luck there. Also fair warning, living cost in Paris is definitely not cheap so prices reflect that (500€ for a 240 AS Shiro Kamo)

So I guess I should've mentioned I actually haven't been to that store myself. I hear it's owned by a British guy

 

[Benuser]

Dehillerin for all kitchen stuff. The knives sold under their own name are made by K-Sabatier. If you're interested, you may check for the usual bends, warps, poor handles, all in the best Thiers tradition. Besides F&F, decent stuff.

 

[benomatic42]

@SylvainM might also have some recs?

 

[curreel]

I was in Paris earlier this year and agree with Corradobrit1: Amsterdam, for example, has better kitchen knife shops by far.

 

[HappyamateurDK]

Sounds like i should save the money and spend them in some of our local shops here instead.

But i do plan a visit to E.Dehillerin. the shops looks pretty interesting on pictures.

 

[Boynutman]

Sounds like i should save the money and spend them in some of our local shops here instead.

But i do plan a visit to E.Dehillerin. the shops looks pretty interesting on pictures.

Loved that place, just to wonder around in.

 

[milangravier]

Hey,
Don't know much Paris but there is a new place about drinking and looking at knife that seems nice ! I have talked with the owner and I even might participate putting a knife every deceny in his shop : https://www.instagram.com/affuteur_japonais_parisien/

 

[Just a DK]

Maybe just a bad experience but I didn't like it a Japanese Knife Company. Seller was really dismissive of us (maybe because we looked like kids but from google reviews it doesn't seem like it's a one off experience) and talked down to us. But there is another shop with better reviews so maybe better luck there. Also fair warning, living cost in Paris is definitely not cheap so prices reflect that (500€ for a 240 AS Shiro Kamo)

Everyone is going to be dismissive of tourists in Paris is my experience (jk i love it there! but i usually have a local to shield me).

 

[Corradobrit1]

Hey,
Don't know much Paris but there is a new place about drinking and looking at knife that seems nice ! I have talked with the owner and I even might participate putting a knife every deceny in his shop : https://www.instagram.com/affuteur_japonais_parisien/

Will it cut through a paper tube?
He seems like a real character.

 

[HSC /// Knives]

Hey,
Don't know much Paris but there is a new place about drinking and looking at knife that seems nice ! I have talked with the owner and I even might participate putting a knife every deceny in his shop : https://www.instagram.com/affuteur_japonais_parisien/

Oh yes! I stopped by and said hello when I was there a month ago. It's a new place he is getting setup.

 

[Choppin]

I second the E. Dehillerin suggestion. Worth the visit for the store alone (copper pans hanging everywhere).

Most of my paring and petty knives are from them. A bit off-topic but their prices for copper pans are very fair, specially considering tax free.

 

[Benuser]

I second the E. Dehillerin suggestion. Worth the visit for the store alone (copper pans hanging everywhere).

Most of my paring and petty knives are from them. A bit off-topic but their prices for copper pans are very fair, specially considering tax free.

They won't be tax free for our Danish friend!

 

[HappyamateurDK]

They won't be tax free for our Danish friend!

Nope. But the french VAT is only 20% compared to our 25. And they are still a good bit cheaper then a k-sab would be home in Denmark.

 

[Choppin]

They won't be tax free for our Danish friend!

oops, sorry about that. still, probably decent prices for cooper compared to other retailers in Europe I guess?

which reminds me (coincidence) I went to Amsterdam in 2017 and ordered a couple cooper pans from E. Dehillerin to be delivered to my hotel lol...

 

[SylvainM]

Hi,
Sorry for the late reply.
You can look at Kama-asa in the 5th district. It's a subsidiary of a kopabashi shop.
Also depending on when you will be there and where, you can DM me for a quick visit at my workshop - if I've got a bit of time I'll be happy to have a quick chat, although I don't have much in stock at the moment.
The place run by Flavien (affuteur_japonais_parisien) is pretty cool and he's got a couple of knives of mine as well. It's downtown so always worth a go