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How to Sharpen a Mandoline Blade on Whetstones

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 Hong Kong

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 Collection

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 Professional Cooks and Chefs

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

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

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,...