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.
Depending on how close you are to you friends you can look at Grohman
https://grohmannknives.com/index.php/products/kitchen
The are based on Nova Scotia.