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The Ultimate Blade for Chefs: Mikuri Knives

The Ultimate Blade for Chefs: Mikuri Knives

My knife journey started when I began cooking professionally. I’ve travelled through countless kitchens and countries, and I have firmly landed in Japanese knife territory. Here, I found exceptional performance,...

The Ultimate Blade for Chefs: Mikuri Knives

My knife journey started when I began cooking professionally. I’ve travelled through countless kitchens and countries, and I have firmly landed in Japanese knife territory. Here, I found exceptional performance,...

How to Use a Mandoline Slicer Safely

How to Use a Mandoline Slicer Safely

I know what you're thinking: "Mandolines are dangerous!" You’ve seen them in the kitchen drawer, maybe used one a time or two, and—let’s be honest—you've probably had a close call with...

How to Use a Mandoline Slicer Safely

I know what you're thinking: "Mandolines are dangerous!" You’ve seen them in the kitchen drawer, maybe used one a time or two, and—let’s be honest—you've probably had a close call with...

What's a Petty Knife, and Why do I Need One?

What's a Petty Knife, and Why do I Need One?

If you asked me what’s the one knife every cook needs, I would say that a gyuto is the one knife to rule them all. I would then make a...

What's a Petty Knife, and Why do I Need One?

If you asked me what’s the one knife every cook needs, I would say that a gyuto is the one knife to rule them all. I would then make a...

How to Maintain Your Wooden Knife Handles

How to Maintain Your Wooden Knife Handles

A good knife is more than just a sharp blade—its handle is just as important. If you’ve got a knife with a wooden handle, congratulations! You’ve chosen a handle material...

How to Maintain Your Wooden Knife Handles

A good knife is more than just a sharp blade—its handle is just as important. If you’ve got a knife with a wooden handle, congratulations! You’ve chosen a handle material...

How to Care for Your Wooden Cutting Board (Larch & More)

How to Care for Your Wooden Cutting Board (Larc...

When discussing different kinds of knives, I find it really helpful to compare them to cars; some drive super fast but require more care, while others are super tough but...

How to Care for Your Wooden Cutting Board (Larc...

When discussing different kinds of knives, I find it really helpful to compare them to cars; some drive super fast but require more care, while others are super tough but...

Knifewear Toronto's Top 7 Japanese Kitchen Knives

Knifewear Toronto's Top 7 Japanese Kitchen Knives

Finding the right kitchen knife is like finding the perfect pair of boots—everyone has their own personal favourite that just fits. We asked our team in Toronto about their go-to...

Knifewear Toronto's Top 7 Japanese Kitchen Knives

Finding the right kitchen knife is like finding the perfect pair of boots—everyone has their own personal favourite that just fits. We asked our team in Toronto about their go-to...