Step south of Oxford Street to explore the independent boutiques and cafés of London’s original creative hub, still home to many media companies. Soho has a strong sense of community and many traders here are long-established. But it is constantly evolving, with new shops and restaurants opening frequently, making it a lively and dynamic neighbourhood.
Founded in 1998 and working with master blacksmiths in Japan, the Japanese Knife Company stocks an impressive collection of high-end chefs knives which are often really beautiful objects. The staff are highly knowledgeable about the products and their manufacture, and you can test the knives out, being shown the correct way to hold and cut. They also offer a knife-sharpening service using the traditional wet stone method.
