The StaySharp Montreal store is located at 412 Gilford Street, H2J 1N2, at the corner of Saint-Denis Street, in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal. The store is accessible from Laval and the South Shore in under 30 minutes. Our team, trained by Olivier Caza-Berthelet, guides you according to your skill level, type of cuisine, and budget. In-store sharpening is available without an appointment for standard blades. Check our opening hours on staysharpmtl.com before your visit.
For chefs looking to give a Japanese knife as a corporate gift to their kitchen staff, Stay Sharp offers a selection of blades designed by a team that knows restaurant kitchens. Choosing a Japanese knife for a restaurant comes with in-store and mail-in sharpening services, as well as on-site sharpening demonstrations. Stay Sharp has locations in Montreal, the Plateau-Mont-Royal, and Quebec City. Contact the team to discuss your needs.
Japanese knife store in Montreal and Quebec City
StaySharp is the go-to for authentic Japanese knives in Quebec. Our store at 412 Gilford Street, in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal, offers the largest selection of handcrafted Japanese knives in Montreal: Gyuto, Santoku, Nakiri, Bunka, and collector's pieces, all forged in Japan and selected by chef-trained Olivier Caza-Berthelet. Our store at 625 Saint-Jean Street in Quebec City offers the same expertise and whetstone sharpening service. Two locations to try, choose, and have your blades serviced in person.
Why buy a Japanese knife in-store?
Quality Japanese knives range from $150 to over $3,850. Testing the balance, weight, and handle grip in person is essential before making a purchase. Our team guides each visitor based on their cuisine, experience, and steel and handle preferences. Same-day sharpening is available without an appointment. You don't have to buy—a consultation visit is always welcome.
In-store knife sharpening in Montreal and Quebec City
Both of our stores offer whetstone sharpening for all types of blades, not just Japanese knives. The service is priced by blade length and does not require an appointment for standard blades. Mail-in service is available for customers outside Montreal and Quebec City. For broken-tip or single-bevel knives, a prior assessment is required.
The Stay Sharp Montreal store at 412 Gilford Street is the meeting point between Japanese kitchen knives and the Montreal culinary scene. Founded by a professional chef, frequented by professional cooks and enthusiasts of all levels, it offers the largest selection of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives on the Plateau Mont-Royal. Our team guides each visitor based on their use, budget, and blade preferences. Whetstone sharpening is available in-store without an appointment for all types of knives.