I have a friend in Canada whose birthday is just around the corner. They mentioned how their kitchen knives suck. I'd like to order them a whetstone, sharpener and/or a new set of knives. Are there any shops or brands that you recommend?
I'm not in Canada, so ideally I'd buy the item online and have it delivered to my friend.
I like Knifewear. Been buying knives and etc from them for a long time time.
https://knifewear.com/
I'll happily second the recommendation for Knifewear. They sell heirloom-quality cutting tools.