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It's coming up to that time of year again and a lot of you are wondering where you can come see some knives in person, feel them out, and see how they fit in your hands. This year has been quite a bit better than last year, and in the same vein, I'll be at a few more markets than last year. Aside from sending an email to arrange an appointment, here's where you can find Kawa Knife Shop this season: November 10-11: Candy Cane Lane MarketPrairieland Park, Hall D — 503 Ruth St. W., SaskatoonFriday: 1 pm - 9...

The end of year is upon us and, like me, people are scrambling to get gifts together because it snuck up much too quickly. To help out with your last-minute (which really should have been last-month) gifts, here are some ideas to guide you in the right direction. For the casual home cook, a stainless steel santoku or shorter gyuto is a great starter knife. It allows for slight neglect---if you happen to leave it on the board without cleaning, it won't rust nearly as quickly---and can withstand some abuse. They don't get as sharp as carbon steels do but are still quite...

That time is upon us, when the days are short, nights are long and cold, and everyone seems happier. More smiles are seen, grocery lists are longer, and people greet each other with a cheery salutation. Except this year. This year, masks are prevalent, gatherings are limited, visits and shopping trips are quick. Caution is in the air. This year is different. However, this time of year remains the same. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, or even Festivus, it is a season separate from others, where, even though we might not be able to see our loved ones, we...