About Us

PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL QUALITY KITCHEN PRODUCTS AT THE BEST PRICE

This is Knife Merchant’s 12th anniversary.

Thank you for your interest in our catalog. I am Chef David Holly, located in San Diego, California. Knife Merchant was founded by Chef John Borg, who began working in professional kitchens in 1956. During his tenure as a chef, the industry witnessed amazing technological advances in knife construction that evolved from simple carbon steel into hard powdered stainless steel alloys and even harder ceramic tools. The new varieties available have made choosing the proper knife more difficult than ever before, and for this reason, many professionals in the food industry sought Chef Borg’s advice on which were the best tools for their purposes and where to acquire them. For years he would purchase these knives individually and deliver them to the cooks who sought his assistance. In 1996 he expanded this into an offering to the general public and formed Knife Merchant as an internet and catalog retailer. 

Chef Borg and I have been friends and cohorts since 1986 when I was hired by him as the Chef of a popular seafood restaurant under his purview. My culinary and business skills lend themselves well to this business, and after dinner one evening we agreed that I should join him in this venture. Thanks to our loyal customer base, we have seen tremendous expansion in the last twelve years, and enjoy being here to assist in selecting the best cutlery and equipment for your personal needs. As professionals in the food industry, we insist on carrying durable, high quality products that do the job for which they were intended. We strive to be the best source of kitchen cutlery in the United States and do this by focusing on these areas.

1: EXTENSIVE SELECTION: We carry one of the most extensive selections of culinary cutlery in the country.

2: PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: We are available to assist you in choosing which product will best suit your needs. Please feel free to call or email us with any questions that you may have.

3: COMPETITIVE PRICING: We price our knives as low as possible, giving you the maximum discount permitted by each manufacturer.

4: FAST DELIVERY: We ship via USPS Priority Mail. This means two-day delivery anywhere on the west coast, three days to all major cities and four days to anywhere else in the country. Heavier packages are sent via UPS.

Thank you for your interest, and welcome to our world of knives.

Sincerely,

           John Borg                                                            David Holly