Knife Stores in Portland, Oregon

"Careful what knives you take. I took one of my Henckels that wasn't that bad (as well as a few other knives) when I took it but I wanted it razor sharp again. When I got it back the tip was butchered, rounded off as seen in photos (also happened to another knife) and it somehow came back much less sharp then when I dropped it off. Now when I try to slice tomatoes they get crushed, kalamata olives smash. I can't cut through onion skins without si..."

"Brought my Wüsthofs to a pop up - knives were ready in an hour in spite of the busy holiday season. Service was super affordable, and Genevieve and co were friendly and accommodating. After getting home I used my paring knife to shave brown spots off some cloves of garlic - it was so easy and the blade was razor sharp! Been prepping with the knives for two days now and it's been a breeze. I will be back!"

"Genevieve brought my poor, disused knives back to life! These were are my beloved Trident 10” and 6” chef’s knives and carver that I’ve had for over 40 years. They were my trusty work knives through my 20 years of cooking professionally in my 20s and 30s, then became our family kitchen knives while raising our kiddos. Good quality, but not kept sharp over the years. Wow, they’re sharp now! Dangerously so! Not only did Genevieve get them razor sh..."

"First timer over here. Who knew as I started my journey of leaving my 30's behind me that knife sharpening would be a service I'd use? I feel like a Queen in my kitchen now. Not only was the process quick (a drive down the road to drop off a ballot kinda quick), but the communication and class was on point. The knives: better than new. Everything you could possibly ask for as a newbie to all this. I'm now going to be a proud 40 yr old woman with ..."

"I never leave reviews, but Steelport absolutely earned this one. I love their knives—beautiful, razor-sharp, and crafted with real care. I had a dog sitter for the weekend and, totally my fault, didn’t explain how to care for my paring knife. Came home to a happy dog but a rusted, discolored, and damaged knife. It was run through the dishwasher! Luckily, I live near Portland. I called Steelport and they happened to have a sourdough event the nex..."

"I recently purchased both a 6" and 8". I have a number of really nice Japanese knives but the Steelport knives are really special. They are both functionally amazing (sharpen easily, hold an edge etc.), and feel great in the hand, not to mention they are gorgeous to look at. I also love how nicectgw staff are. I stopped by the factory awhile ago to purchase the 6", and was immediately offered a factory tour--i only wish I had the time to take it..."

"As you walk in you won’t be ignored. It’s almost like they have been waiting for you to come and get your knife. They were very welcoming and informative while not trying to sell you “more stuff.” Of course they have all the extra stuff as well but there’s not a pushy sales vibe at all. Want to hop in and get a knife real quick? You can do that. Want to take a complete tour and see every step of the process? You’re welcome to do that as well. Loo..."

"I always love buying kitchen knives since each blade is so unique to its task. I know Eytan who’s one of the founders, from Portland Knife House. After learning the great story of him and the story behind Steelport, I finally came to the factory for a visit. WOW, it’s amazing to see how they made different knives and the environment was great. The quick tour was amazing! It’s great to pick up knife here since you can get to pick whichever you li..."

"Hate to say it given the high quality of the workmanship, but my last experience there was a bummer. I'd just paid a fair bit to have my Japanese cleaver re-edged and thinned, but after just a few weeks it developed a major chip. Didn't see it happen, but it wasn't dropped (and certainly isn't used to cut bone or anything like that). I pointed this out to the staff and asked for a break on the repair, given how recently it'd been thinned. I was..."

"We purchased a custom knife here over the weekend and were offered a free engraving from the visiting artist. We were told her work costs around $1,000 so we’re pretty excited to have her engrave our knife, which is a gift for a family member. We received the knife and the writing looks nothing remotely like the quality we were lead to believe it would be. We did contact the store to find a solution and were offered to buy another knife (roughly ..."

"Fantastic selection of beautiful, sometimes rare knives and relevant accessories. The staff is friendly, and very knowledgeable. I’ve picked up a handful of knives from this place and have been meaning to try their sharpening class! The only downside to Seisuke is that they are expensive, not just because they’re selling expensive knives, but they do charge a premium compared to others. I’ve bought two knives from them that I was later able to f..."

"My favorite shop in Portland! Staff is always great, excellent customer service, and of course well knives! Have purchased 2 knives from here so far one being a Seisuke brand Santoku which I absolutely adore. Utilized their sharpening services a couple of times with amazing result. Most recently and what compelled me to write this review, Xander completed a custom sharp/polish with etch work on an patterned/layered knife(parang) I've had for ..."

"My partner and I were in town visiting and decided to stop in. Every single employee in this store was an angel. They were so kind, welcoming and willing to help. They were so fantastic that I decided to purchase a very nice kitchen knife from their store while we were in town as I had been looking for a Nakiri for a while. The price was amazing and they were nice enough to ship it to my home in AZ so there wasn't any issue on the flight home. It..."

"The mother & son who runs this shop are beyond sweet & kind. I could honestly spend hours just looking at everything here. Everything is beautifully made, the details on some products left my jaw dropped. They even have tasty snacks & drinks readily available! I ended up going back another day as I spotted the cutest turtle statue for my mother, who was visiting too. She just received it in the mail back in California. She adores it!"

"Absolutely beautiful and stunning store. It is so peaceful and so beautiful inside. The items are carefully created and displayed in such a peaceful and amazing way. I spent way too much time in the store. I’m contemplating getting a knife. I do need to figure out the difference between the different Japanese knives. This is not Temu quality and prices. This is from Japan so it’s exquisite To note, there are two different checkout spots. So loo..."

"Kokoro is a Japanese kitchen and snack shop filled with utensils, plates, and tools that you use in the kitchen. The candy and snacks here are always the reason why I stop by here, but the design of the store is amazing and everything is so pretty that you can't help but walk around. Really great shop to stop by and check out, I recommend a stop here"

"I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good quality knife! After some searching online I got lost in the Reddit & Google recommendations and figured I would go and talk to an actual human that could help me. A young lady at the counter (I forgot to get her name but she was great) asked me a lot of questions about the type of knife I wanted and what my budget was. She then proceeded to lay out all my options on the table so I..."

"I went in yesterday to get a replacement chef's knife (a Wusthof beast we've had for a decade+) for my wife for Christmas. I was frankly intimidated bc I don't know beans about knives and assumed my budget ($50-$100) wouldn't be a good fit. I was so incredibly wrong — dude was super nice, helpful, and my budget totally worked. I landed with a Japanese knife I can't pronounce that will last for years. Also learned they do knife sharpening and have..."

"Went here to purchase knives for my wife-honestly felt like I was bothering the sales girl. She seemed pre occupied - she did mention that they are there for professionals so maybe being someone who doesn’t know a ton about the expensive knives he wants to buy isn’t the right customer for them. I also went seisuke knife and it was Black Friday, they were super busy and offered way more info than an empty portland knife house. Anyhow kinda disa..."

"Had a really great experience here. Walked in, was greeted and asked if I was in for a particular reason. Spoke about what I was looking for, they asked for my price range, and then laid out about 8 options all verying deegrees of steel quality, handles, etc. Felt like I was really given details about each one and was able to weigh the pros and cons for my use case. Walked out in less than 15 minutes! Will definitely be back when I need another ..."

"I had 3 knives that needed sharpening, he was very pleasant to talk to and very friendly. The knives were extremely sharp and ready to use. 10/10 will be going back for more knives to be sharpened!!!"

"Jacoby was very professional and reasonably priced! He sharpened 3 kitchen knives for me under 24 hours. Highly recommend."

"I brought a kitchen knife, German steel, to Jacoby for basic sharpening. I could see that he knew what he was doing and he produced a beautifully sharp knife with a new life. Highly recommended!"

"Jacoby is a) an incredibly nice guy b) is ridiculously accommodating and c) is very good at sharpening knives. Stop futzing around with dull knives and go see him"

"Kitchen Kaboodle is such a gem! I stopped in to check out their Nardi outdoor furniture and was blown away. The colors are so fun and fresh, and the sleek Italian design really stands out. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. I also love that Nardi furniture is made from 100% recyclable materials—stylish and sustainable. Can’t recommend Kitchen Kaboodle enough for anyone looking to upgrade their..."

"Love this kitchen & dining shop! Been going here for 15 years. They carry products that are fun, useful, quality, sustainable & often tiny home friendly. I bought my first ever adult cookware set from here..I have been using it every day the last 15 years and it is still going strong. Best decision I ever made. I also have purchased random tools like thermometers, egg poachers, spoons, etc and all have lasted the test of time (and use!) I highly ..."

"Awesome selection of kitchen goods/housewares! I got a new stainless steel pan here, and it was great to be able to see and hold the various pans (Made In, Hestan, etc.) in person before making a decision. The staff member with red minimalist frames and Eric assisted me, and I am very happy with my purchase. The price label on top of masking tape on the pan is a thoughtful touch - so easy to unpeel the sticker without mess or follow up. Thank you..."

"I love this store. Good quility kitchen ware and much more. I just picked up an apron, a butcher block/large cutting board, a Le Creuset dutch oven in Artichoke. The $420 dollar one. I picked up the Le Creuset spatulas and a tea kettle. I love this store and am addicted. I have easily spent over a grand here. Puro marmaja ! Note: the lady with the long brown coat and hair; isn't very kind of you are searching for a specific item."

"Hands down the best knife I've ever owned. (I worked in a kitchen for years so I've been through a few.) The craftsmanship is absolutely beautiful. you can really tell how much love went into making this piece. The Damascus is stunning, as well as the blue shades throughout the handle. It has held up incredibly well in the 2 years Ive had it; maintaining both its edge and its overall integrity. No loose handles or rust here. If you're looking for..."

"Amazing craftsmanship and service! My AMO blades are both workhorses that hold up to anything thrown at them and remain proudly displayed when not being used. Absolutely beautiful!"

"We received a beautiful hand crafted knife as a wedding gift and have loved using it! These knives are very well made created with wonderful varieties of wood and metal, each is beautiful in its' own right. Thank you Ben for your continued efforts to create magnificent and useful kitchen tools."

"While looking for the perfect gift, I found this one of a kind knife that is also a piece of artwork to be that perfect gift! The craftsmanship and quality are so visible, I know this knife will be an heirloom to be handed down in our family for generations to come."

"Staff members were friendly enough. I bought eight (8) drinking glasses. I was told they were high quality, Italian glass, dishwasher safe. So far four of them have broken within four months. This was from everyday use. I did not drop them, or bump them on anything. They cost 10$ each. I would have been better off buying boxed glasses from Target."

"Just went in and five different people bothered me while shopping in the span of five minutes. The same person twice. Leave people alone while they shop. If someone wants to ask a question about a product, they will come find an associate. So sorry I'm dressed in basketball shorts and a festival sweatshirt because it's my day off! Came in for pans, left with nothing!"

"I love Kitchen Kaboodle for all my kitchen and dishware needs. It's important to support local companies over online mega corporations and Kitchen Kaboodle is one of the best places to do that, with great quality products and helpful service. Love this spot, highly recommend!"

"Rude employee loudly suggested to the whole store we were stealing after my partner exited the bathroom, after paying for our things. Completely unacceptable behavior while the employee chatted up a friend and wasn’t working the entire time we shopped. Shame on you."

"This is a great store for kitchen supplies. They carry high end stuff, especially in the cookware. The staff is also very knowledgeable about what works well and what doesn't. I was a bit shocked at how much a good getting pan costs, but I am not a cook. The do have a wide selection of high end cast iron cookware at fairly reasonable prices."

"I thought this store was pretty good until one of their cashiers failed to tell me about the exorbitant price of their paper bags. The cashier asked me if I wanted a bag, but he did not inform me that the bag would be $5.00. Paper bags are $0.05 everywhere else in the world, so I assumed it would be the same here as well. I was pretty shocked when I got home and found out that the flimsy paper bag they put my purchases in cost 100x as much as the..."

"Amazing customer service! This is my first experience with kitchen caboodle. I have just moved to the area and wanted to see their “outdoor interiors” patio furniture. I was in luck! They had many options by this brand of eucalyptus wood furniture, that I just love. All the ladies that work there were wonderful and helpful! A special thank you to Carolyn, who move the furniture from the display area and allowed me to put different chairs on the r..."

"I wanted to buy something without a price tag and brought up another item from the same brand. The manager spent over 20 mins looking for the correct price in the back of the store computer rather than using the other item as a best guess on price. It was the last one in the store with no tag. Rather than make it right and have a happy customer they choose too leave me standing there. First and last time in the store. They're lucky I even made a ..."

"Came here because it was recommended as I had 2 classic Cutco knives I needed sharpened, but I shouldn’t have bothered. Weird anti-social hand written signs posted all over the entrance and the interior and front display windows looked like a dusty used flea market. Wanted to support local, but couldn’t take them seriously. None of this would have bothered me if they had any actual customer service. They’ve locked the door to only allow one cu..."

"My son and I were looking for chefs knives and I was looking to invest in a good parring knife too. Dale (the owner), took his time explaining the differences between blade styles, functionality, and manufacturing. He didn’t rush us, try to upsell us, or talk us into buying something we didn’t need. I ended up purchasing two Knives. The Apogee 8.5” Dragonfire chefs knife, and the Apogee Dragon classic 3.5” parring knife. My son wanted to look ..."

"I haven't been to this great store for a little over two (2) years now, thanks to COVID-19 curtailing my trips out to Portland, OR to visit family over Christmas. Thankfully, both the store and the owner were just as I remembered them to be. The amount and diversity of the inventory here is outstanding. It's like a museum where you get to purchase the exhibits! The owner is awesome, so knowledgeable and very patient with me as I gawked at all of ..."

"Listen. I know this is Portland and we are supposed to hold up those who are struggling and on the fringe, but this juice was not worth the squeeze. This older gentleman is very nice and I’m sure he has a following, but he absolutely put a dull edge on my Shun knives. Had to take my knives elsewhere to have them redone and re-do the damaged edges. I called him ahead of time to ask if he was able to sharpen kitchen knives: he was standard Portla..."

"Had the cutlass i was looking for and the option to sharpen it. The owner also explained battle ready vs costume swords and which would be better for combat. Can't wait to go again 💜 …"

"I was shopping for a certain knife on a few different places and then stumbled upon this place that had a really good price on the knife I was looking for. I had the opportunity to speak with the guy who was going to be mailing out my knife, and he was very friendly and knew who I was because of my order. I received my knife in the mail very promptly, and I am very pleased with it. I will be looking on their website for more stuff. I have a buddy..."

"Probably the best knife shop I've ever been too. Extremely good prices selection and inventory for a knife shop. Much better than any sporting store for pocket knives. They have everything from highend benchmade and zero tolerance to more affordable mtech. If you love or even just like knives this place is a must vist."

"Enjoying Saturday Market, went in there to buy 2 items & a pair of sunglasses. Tried on some sunglasses but the man working there had a problem with it so we just left. Really rude customer service, we spent our money somewhere else. The Vietnamese restaurant nextdoor is worth the trip."