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Professional Tools, Inspired Cooking

Denver’s home for chef-approved knives and premium kitchen accessories.

Give the Gift of Culinary Excellence

Surprise the chefs and home cooks on your list with our Ittetsu knife collection—where Japanese craftsmanship meets cutting-edge performance. Hand-forged for precision, balance, and durability, these knives are gifts that inspire unforgettable culinary creations. Share the art of exceptional cooking this holiday season.

Sumi VG - 10 Bunka Ittetsu - Element Knife Company
Shirogami 210mm Kanto Usuba Ittetsu - Element Knife Company
A Variety Of Japanese Style Kitchen Knives

Kitchen Knife Buyer's Guide And Downloadable Knifepedia!

Buying a knife can be difficult as there are so many options and price points. Take the guesswork out of the process and get the information you need to feel great about your purchase!

Service

Ensuring your complete satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do

Quality

Chef-curated, artisan made, durable tools and accessories for your culinary needs

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Always free shipping on all orders $100 or more

What others are saying

REVIEWS

Pamela Hennings

Review From Google

Fabulous shop which I shall revisit often. Splendid selection of top quality items packed into a tidy shop with great vibes. Cool proprietor, extreme knowledge, studied abroad. Sharpening service was extremely excellent, reasonable cost, I am super happy I found Element. Bought that nikiri I'd been wanting - really outstanding quality.

JG

Review From Google

Cannot recommend this place enough! Owner was incredibly generous with his time - didn’t try to oversell us (we are new to buying nice knives) and educated us at every step along the process! 10/10. Even his follow-up campaign after we bought the knife was fantastic. Sent us a heartfelt thank you. THANK YOU!

Justin Hill

Review From Google

Element is THE place to buy quality knives. My wife and i have been on the fence about buying a new knife set for years but never had the incentive. We stopped by Element while on vacation during some downtime and Chef Elan took time out of his day to educate on not just the different kinds of knives how to properly use, care for, and store them. They have knives for every budget and Elan can pit together a set no matter your needs. I couldn't be happier with the experience and the quality of knives we purchased.

Liam Shea

Review From Google

Bought two knives, one chefs knife and a paring. Extremely sharp and can cut through about anything. Owner was very helpful at finding one at the right price point and giving care instructions.

Alex Le

Review From Google

I have been wanting to purchase my first chef's knife so I decided to stop by here for some guidance. I did a lot of research on YouTube but I wanted to touch and hold some knives before purchasing. The owner was very helpful and informative and when suggesting knives, they were all reasonably priced. He recommended nothing too expensive since it's my first one. It was towards the end of the day but he was very patient. I didn't feel rushed or pressured into buying anything. I still ended up going home with a knife and it has made cooking more enjoyable.

Sweet Pea From The Lou

Review From Google

Chef Elan knows knives, is passionate about them and his retail store shows that. Love the knife we just bought from him and plan on buying a new knife block in the near future. My significant other took a sharpening class from him and was very pleased with the knowledge he gained. Visit his new retail location on Platte Street (on the far right end as you are looking at the building). You won’t be disappointed!!

Erin Fisher

Review From Google

I've purchased two knives from Element Knife Company, one in person and one on-line, and both experiences were a cut above (pun intended). Elan is beyond knowledgeable and is able to share his expertise in an easy-to-understand and approachable way. I plan on continuing to invest in knives in the future and can't wait to purchase from Element Knife Company again.

Chris Chylla

Review From Google

Elan has set up an amazing shop here and runs it masterfully. I came in today in a bit of a rush looking for a gift for a friend. I told elan what i was looking for, gyuto, at least 200mm, around $150. He showed me at least 5 different knives in or around the budget and explained the different materials. Let me try them all out, it was a fantastic experience. He also gift wrapped it for me and did a beautiful job. Incredible selection and service, I will go no where else for my kitchen cutlery needs.

Mike Aten

Review From Google

We had a great experience at Element. Elan was very knowledgeable about every knife we looked at and was able to help us find something in our price range that fit our needs. Highly recommend!

High Quality Cutlery Assortment on Cutting Board

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We Are Element Knife Company

As a chef-driven company, we believe it’s important that the quality of your tools and manner in which they are cared for match the depth of your enthusiasm.

Stay Sharp

Sharpening Services

Element Knife Company offers expert hand sharpening with ceramic and diamond water stones for the sharpest edges.

Sharpening A Kitchen Knife On A Nano Hone Stone
5280 Top Of The Town Shopping Awards - Element Knife Company

FOUR Year Winner!

We are so thrilled to have won the 5280 Top Of The Town Reader's Choice award for best kitchenware 4 years running! Thank you, Colorado, for your continued support!

Our Brands

We are proud to offer the best in craftsmanship and quality. All brands that we carry are brands we believe in.

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Outside Element Knife Company On Platte St. Denver

The Shop

Located In The Lower Highland (LoHi) Neighborhood of Denver
1701 Platte St, Ste 171
Denver, CO 80202

Open 10AM - 6PM Daily
Closed Tuesdays