Where can I buy Kiwi, Kom-Kom, Penguin kitchen knives in Bangkok?

Kom-Kom is actually the Thai name for a specific brand of Chinese-style kitchen knives, not a type of knife itself. You'll find them at most hardware stores in the old town, but the best selection is at the knife shops on Charoen Krung Road near Saphan Phut, specifically the ones that sell to restaurant suppliers. I've bought mine at a shop called "Rungroj Hardware" on Charoen Krung Soi 30, it's a narrow shop but they stock the full Penguin and Kiwi ranges. They don't have a website for prices, you just have to go in.

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if you're near yaowarach (the gold traders area off charoen krung), there's a few kitchen supply shops tucked in the alleys that carry kiwi and penguin. try "siriwattana" on soi mangkon, they have a decent wall of kiwi knives hanging up, like 50-150 baht each depending on size. no website for prices, but you can check their facebook page for some photos of stock

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Check out the hardware stores along Mahachai Road near Talad Noi. There's a few old school shops there that stock all three brands, they're mostly wholesalers so the prices are really good. I don't think any of them have websites though, it's very much a go in and browse kind of place.

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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