HI Guys was wondering if anyone on the board would know where i can buy a good set of chefs knives for a friend.Will be in Phuket/Pattaya over xmas.

He specifically asked for a set of Japanese boxed knives,apparently with bamboo handles and holes along the blades-anyone know the name of knife and where they couuld be got -much appreciated

Emporium in Bangkok has a massive selection, try there on your way to Pattaya.

Emporium in Bangkok has a massive selection, try there on your way to Pattaya.

Cheers oldoldgit,will keep that in mind-problem is every time in Bkk always being rushed-dont know one end from another,being met by holiday company en route to Patters,thanks for reply

There is a shop right next door to Foodland (Pattaya Klang rd, nr Sukumvit) in Pattaya that specialises in culinary / cooking utensils. It would be the first place I'd look..... Can't remember the name of the shop though....?

There is a shop right next door to Foodland (Pattaya Klang rd, nr Sukumvit) in Pattaya that specialises in culinary / cooking utensils. It would be the first place I'd look..... Can't remember the name of the shop though....?

Thanks kmart,will definitely give it a visit when in Patters

You could also try other upmarket places like Siam Paragon and Central Chit Lom, which have a wide range of imported goods. There's also a big Villa Market in Thong Lor (J Avenue, Sukhumvit 55, Thong Lor 15) that caters to the large Japanese expat base living in the area, which may also be worth a try. Good luck!

We can better help you with a few more details. Are the knives Japanese in manufacture or Japanese in style? Or both?

The best Japanese manufactured knives are Shun and Global, but neither makes knives with bamboo handles and holes in the blades. Sekiryu makes both a santoku and sashimi knive with holes in the blade, but at those prices ($19 for the santoku, $24 for the sashimi) I'd wonder about the quality.

You need to find out his price range; that will determine the brand he can afford. A set of good Japanese style knives is a great kitchen addition.

You could go to this bloke, and he will make anything that you want.

http://www.cozun.com/Blades/Knives%20and%20Daggers.htm

"Good set of knives." "for a friend."

Yeah, OK. You can pick up a samarai sword down by soi 5. Make sure you bury her properly tho.

Thanks very much to one and all,will take all on board

maybe it was a samurai he wanted after all