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Japanese Knife Steel, Explained
Start shopping for a Japanese chef knife and you run headfirst into a chemistry lesson. White steel, blue steel, VG-10, Aogami Super, HAP40, Ginsan. Glance at any listing and it...
Japanese Knife Steel, Explained
Start shopping for a Japanese chef knife and you run headfirst into a chemistry lesson. White steel, blue steel, VG-10, Aogami Super, HAP40, Ginsan. Glance at any listing and it...
Gyuto vs. Santoku: Which Japanese Knife Should You Buy?
If you're buying your first Japanese knife, two names come up more than any others: the gyuto and the santoku. They're both all-purpose kitchen knives, they look broadly similar to...
Gyuto vs. Santoku: Which Japanese Knife Should You Buy?
If you're buying your first Japanese knife, two names come up more than any others: the gyuto and the santoku. They're both all-purpose kitchen knives, they look broadly similar to...
Moritaka Hamono: One of Japan's Oldest Knife Forges
When we talk about Japanese knife makers with serious history behind them, most have a few hundred years under their belt. Moritaka Hamono has over 700. Founded in 1293 during...
Moritaka Hamono: One of Japan's Oldest Knife Forges
When we talk about Japanese knife makers with serious history behind them, most have a few hundred years under their belt. Moritaka Hamono has over 700. Founded in 1293 during...
How to Sharpen a Japanese Knife at Home (A Guide from Professional Sharpeners)
A dull knife is one of the most frustrating things to cook with. You end up pushing when you should be slicing, crushing ingredients instead of cutting through them, losing...
How to Sharpen a Japanese Knife at Home (A Guide from Professional Sharpeners)
A dull knife is one of the most frustrating things to cook with. You end up pushing when you should be slicing, crushing ingredients instead of cutting through them, losing...
Japan's Legendary City of Knives: Seki City
When you pick up a really good Japanese chef knife, you instantly know it. The balance feels just right in your hand, and the edge is almost terrifyingly sharp. While...
Japan's Legendary City of Knives: Seki City
When you pick up a really good Japanese chef knife, you instantly know it. The balance feels just right in your hand, and the edge is almost terrifyingly sharp. While...
Japanese Chef Knives: A Practical Guide to the Styles Chefs Actually Use
Intimidated by Japanese kitchen knives? From versatile Gyutos to precision Petty knives, our practical guide breaks down the essential knife styles professional chefs and home cooks actually use—and how to...
Japanese Chef Knives: A Practical Guide to the Styles Chefs Actually Use
Intimidated by Japanese kitchen knives? From versatile Gyutos to precision Petty knives, our practical guide breaks down the essential knife styles professional chefs and home cooks actually use—and how to...