Well, I've been buying from Lee Valley (mostly their very thoughtfully designed woodworking tools) for over 20 years, and I have complete confidence in their products.
About 12-14 years ago, they showed the first Microplane wood rasp, and said "hey- this thing works really well in the kitchen, too!" I ordered one, used it for a month or so. and then got seven or eight - one for each of my three kids, and others as house gifts when we were guests. They make many kitchen-tool varities of this now, most available at W-S and other cookware outlets.
A couple years ago, they acquired a quantity of Sabatier knives out of a warehouse in France, and sold them off.
You should follow the link and ask to be put on their catalog mailing list. They are adding kitchen items all the time. Also gardening stuff, which is not my thing - why I'm happy in a condo these days.
Mike
