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Cleaning Knives The Right Way: Why You Should Handwash

Cleaning knives is essential in caring for them and honoring their heritage, especially for Japanese knives. The artistry of knives has been perfected over centuries. Knowing how to wash a knife en...

Japanese Knife Comparison: Sakai Takayuki Damascus 33 Layer Nakiri Knife vs 45 Layer Mirror Nakiri Knife

The Damascus 33-Layer VG-10 Nakiri Chef Knife is a reliable workhorse, while the Damascus 45-Layer AUS-10 Mirror Nakiri Chef Knife offers delicate precision. Both embody Japanese craftsmanship and ...

Chef Knives Gift Guide: Delight Your Favorite Culinary Enthusiast with These Kitchen Treasures

Look for a unique gift for the chef in your life? We have gifts for all levels, from small kitchen accessories that you won't find at the local mall, to high quality sushi knives.  We list out some...

How To Use Your Japanese Knife

Japanese knives have a history that dates back centuries. They were originally crafted using traditional sword-making techniques, passed down through generations of skilled blacksmiths. Today, thes...

Best Japanese Knife Set

So, you might be wondering what makes a Japanese knife the preferred tool of choice by some of the world’s top chefs. A good knife can make all the difference in the quality of your prep work. Japa...

How To Choose The Correct Japanese Knife For You

Whether you’re a newbie in the kitchen or a culinary pro, having the right tools for the job is essential. And if you’re looking to up your cooking game, you can’t go wrong purchasing a Japanese ki...

10 Reasons To Buy A Japanese Knife

If you claim the title of amateur chef, you know the importance of investing in the right tools to support your cooking abilities. First and foremost, on that list would be having high-quality kniv...

Japanese Knife Vs. German Knife

If you consider yourself to be something of a MasterChef in the kitchen, it is only fair that you’ll want the right tools supporting you — and that includes high-quality knives.

What is the best Santoku?

Want help selecting the perfect Santoku for your collection?  This Santoku guide will help you run through all the options and decide on the next addition to your kitchen toolkit.

What are Yanagiba Knives Used for?

The Yanagiba, is a single bevel traditional Japanese slicer, also known as the Shobu in Osaka and Kyoto. This sushi knife is perfect for creating pristine cuts, pleasing to the eyes as well as the ...