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Don’t get confused by the Japanese knife names! Each knife has a use that is easy to understand and normally has an English translation/name
Types of Japanese knives
Don’t get confused by the Japanese knife names! Each knife has a use that is easy to understand and normally has an English translation/name
What makes Japanese knives different?Are they better? Is there any difference between handmade knives and mass produced knives? As a chef of 18 years, I sometimes forget that not everyone is...
Why Buy a Japanese Knife?
What makes Japanese knives different?Are they better? Is there any difference between handmade knives and mass produced knives? As a chef of 18 years, I sometimes forget that not everyone is...
First things first.There are two main types of steels used in Japanese knives:Carbon steel and stainless steel.Most care instructions apply to both steel types. 1) Wash your knife dammit! After...
10 must do Japanese knife Care Instructions-
First things first.There are two main types of steels used in Japanese knives:Carbon steel and stainless steel.Most care instructions apply to both steel types. 1) Wash your knife dammit! After...
What are the different steel types used in Japanese knives? What are their differences? Now I am not going to list the steel compositions of every knife type and pretend...
Japanese steel types for beginners
What are the different steel types used in Japanese knives? What are their differences? Now I am not going to list the steel compositions of every knife type and pretend...
Flatten your whetstone using the Atoma lapping plate Check out the quick video demonstrating how to flatten, using a Atoma lapping plate
How to: Flatten your whetstone with a Atoma plate
Flatten your whetstone using the Atoma lapping plate Check out the quick video demonstrating how to flatten, using a Atoma lapping plate
Among the plethora of Japanese kitchen knives - each knife designed for specific tasks and unique cutting techniques - there are two popular Japanese knife styles that stand out: the...
Gyuto vs Santoku Knives: Decisive Comparison fo...
Among the plethora of Japanese kitchen knives - each knife designed for specific tasks and unique cutting techniques - there are two popular Japanese knife styles that stand out: the...
The best steel for a chef knife will depend on the individual's needs and preferences. Several popular knife steel types are available, each with properties and characteristics that can affect sharpness...
A Guide to the Best Steel for Chef Knives
The best steel for a chef knife will depend on the individual's needs and preferences. Several popular knife steel types are available, each with properties and characteristics that can affect sharpness...
As with any tool in your kitchen, proper maintenance of quality knives is essential to sustaining their performance and longevity. In this article, we break down how you should be cleaning...
Cleaning a Japanese Knife: Ensuring Lasting Sha...
As with any tool in your kitchen, proper maintenance of quality knives is essential to sustaining their performance and longevity. In this article, we break down how you should be cleaning...