District Cutlery
Company Profile & Distribution Operations
Located inside the Union Market district of Northeast Washington, DC, District Cutlery is the capital region’s premier commercial knife wholesaler, restoration workshop, and knife sharpening authority. The company supplies high-carbon Japanese steel cutlery, German commercial blades, and heavy-duty butcher tools to Michelin-starred establishments and culinary operations across the Mid-Atlantic.
In addition to wholesale blade distribution, District Cutlery operates a commercial sharpening laboratory utilizing high-grit Japanese waterstones and custom cooling equipment to restore blade bevels without compromising temper. They manage knife lease programs and commercial blade sharpening rotations for restaurant culinary brigades throughout Washington.
Commercial Wholesale Advantages
Professional Chef Knives
Direct import wholesale distribution of Japanese hand-forged blades, Western chef knives, and heavy butcher cleavers.
Commercial Kitchen Knife Service
Scheduled sharpening rotations and blade re-profiling for commercial restaurant kitchens and culinary brigades.
Central District Location
Conveniently located in Union Market for rapid drop-off, consultation, and trade pickup by District culinary teams.
Kitchen Staff Sharpening Clinics
Instructional clinics and knife maintenance training for professional kitchen brigades and catering staff.
Core Product Lines & Inventory Categories
Commercial Verification & Account Information
| Company | District Cutlery |
| Facility Type | Union Market Commercial Culinary Workshop & Distribution Center |
| Operations & Compliance | Certified Professional Cutlery Specialist / District Foodservice Vendor |
| Address | 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 |
| Phone | (202) 594-5262 |
| [email protected] | |
| Official Website | districtcutlery.com |
| Minimum Order | $100 Commercial Account Order |
| Wholesale Price Tier | Professional Trade & Restaurant Bulk Rates |
| Distribution Scope | Washington DC Metro, Annapolis, Baltimore, Northern Virginia |
| Primary Client Accounts | Executive Chefs, Culinary Schools, Hospitality Groups, Commercial Butcheries |
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