A set of designer knives by Korin with red handles
FOOD NEWS
The NYC Knife Shop That Professional Chefs Love To Go To
BY MICHELLE WELSCH
A closeup shot of a classic Japanese knife isolated on a pink background with copyscape
Pro chefs in New York City are frequently seen at Korin, a shop in Manhattan's Tribeca district that offers one of the most prolific collections of Japanese knives in the world.
Interior of Korin knife shop
Korin has established a reputation for quality craftsmanship by offering traditional Japanese knives, durable tableware, break-resistant glasses, and ramen noodle machines.
Saori Kawano portrait
Founder Saori Kawano, a former public school teacher, opened Korin in 1982. Since then, she has been recognized for her entrepreneurial brilliance and commitment to social change.
Award dedicated to Saori Kawano
Kawano has been recognized by groups like the James Beard Foundation and the United Nations, as well as by a Japanese foreign minister and the Japanese American Association.
Brooklyn bridge and lower Manhattan skyline at dusk, New York, USA
Korin’s impressive client list includes chefs from respected culinary institutes, as well as fine hotels and restaurants like Daniel, Gramercy Tavern, and Wolfgang Puck.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 27: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa attends the grand opening of Nobu at Paris Las Vegas on April 27, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment)
Chefs from uber-popular, uber-expensive fine dinery Nobu also patronize Korin, and foodies worldwide make the showroom a destination when passing through The Big Apple.
Knife display
Korin also provides knife-sharpening demonstrations to businesses, and professional chefs often show off their knife skills and culinary artistry at the Tribeca location.