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How to Sharpen a Mandoline Blade on Whetstones
When you think of a mandoline slicer, you likely think of injured fingers. While I know many, many, many folks who have lost a fingertip to a mandoline, it was...
How to Sharpen a Mandoline Blade on Whetstones
When you think of a mandoline slicer, you likely think of injured fingers. While I know many, many, many folks who have lost a fingertip to a mandoline, it was...

Chan Chi Kee (CCK): Sweet Chinese Cleavers from...
In China, as well as Chinese homes and restaurants worldwide, kitchen knives are typically large and rectangular. Chinese “cleavers” range from ultra-thin slicers to thick bone choppers and are surprisingly...
Chan Chi Kee (CCK): Sweet Chinese Cleavers from...
In China, as well as Chinese homes and restaurants worldwide, kitchen knives are typically large and rectangular. Chinese “cleavers” range from ultra-thin slicers to thick bone choppers and are surprisingly...

Skip the Knife Block: How to Build Your Kitchen...
I'm willing to bet that you're like me, in that you grew up with a big block of knives on the counter of your childhood kitchen. Maybe you have one...
Skip the Knife Block: How to Build Your Kitchen...
I'm willing to bet that you're like me, in that you grew up with a big block of knives on the counter of your childhood kitchen. Maybe you have one...

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives for Profession...
I was a chef for a long time, and I used many Japanese knives throughout my career. I did everything from artisanal Japanese cuisine to dive bars, and I learned...
The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives for Profession...
I was a chef for a long time, and I used many Japanese knives throughout my career. I did everything from artisanal Japanese cuisine to dive bars, and I learned...

Knifewear Garage Sale is Back, May 12-19
Click here for a preview of what's in the sale! (more stock added leading up to the sale) The week-long Garage Sale is the most exciting time of the year to visit...
Knifewear Garage Sale is Back, May 12-19
Click here for a preview of what's in the sale! (more stock added leading up to the sale) The week-long Garage Sale is the most exciting time of the year to visit...

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,...