Tosho and Knife in Toronto are good choices. If anything, just for the thrill to visit. Both stores offer good quality Japanese steel knives, and good knowledgeable advises from the respected owners. However, I do not believe they have many knives under $100.
If you want a stainless steel gyuto, then I think Tojiro DP and Fujiwara FKM ($75) are excellent choices. If you don't mind a carbon steel core knife, then Hiromoto AS ($135) is considered extremely good value.
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