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Knifewear's Top 10 Kitchen Knives to Gift for Christmas 2025

Knifewear's Top 10 Kitchen Knives to Gift for C...

Few will admit that gift-giving is the competition it actually is—family wargames centered on LED-flickering pines and buttresses of ribbon-wrapped parcels—surrender never an option, everyone desperate to rise above the...

Knifewear's Top 10 Kitchen Knives to Gift for C...

Few will admit that gift-giving is the competition it actually is—family wargames centered on LED-flickering pines and buttresses of ribbon-wrapped parcels—surrender never an option, everyone desperate to rise above the...

Knifewear’s Top 5 Gyutos of 2025

Knifewear’s Top 5 Gyutos of 2025

As a person who worked as a line cook for many years preparing and cooking food for 8 hours a day, I find it hard to believe that a Gyuto...

Knifewear’s Top 5 Gyutos of 2025

As a person who worked as a line cook for many years preparing and cooking food for 8 hours a day, I find it hard to believe that a Gyuto...

Knifewear's Top 5 Carving Knives (Sujihikis)

Knifewear's Top 5 Carving Knives (Sujihikis)

I never would have guessed that of all the knife shapes out there, I’d become obsessed with the sujihiki. Every knife nerd has their vices; some love ultra-hard steel, others...

Knifewear's Top 5 Carving Knives (Sujihikis)

I never would have guessed that of all the knife shapes out there, I’d become obsessed with the sujihiki. Every knife nerd has their vices; some love ultra-hard steel, others...

What is a Yanagiba, and Why do I Need One?

What is a Yanagiba, and Why do I Need One?

  Do you slice fish? You need a Yanagiba. Do you not slice fish but are interested in possibly slicing some fish? Fish-curious, perhaps? You need a Yanagiba. Do you...

What is a Yanagiba, and Why do I Need One?

  Do you slice fish? You need a Yanagiba. Do you not slice fish but are interested in possibly slicing some fish? Fish-curious, perhaps? You need a Yanagiba. Do you...

Why are Japanese Knife Handles Made Out of Wood?

Why are Japanese Knife Handles Made Out of Wood?

Almost daily, we hear a very good question from our customers: “Won’t wood knife handles break more easily?” or sometimes “Wood? Isn’t that hard to care for?” The reality is, the kitchen...

Why are Japanese Knife Handles Made Out of Wood?

Almost daily, we hear a very good question from our customers: “Won’t wood knife handles break more easily?” or sometimes “Wood? Isn’t that hard to care for?” The reality is, the kitchen...

Hori Hori - The One Gardening Tool I Can't Live Without

Hori Hori - The One Gardening Tool I Can't Live...

I’m the first to admit: half the reason I love gardening is because it allows me to get more tools. I adore digging in the dirt, turning compost, and tending...

Hori Hori - The One Gardening Tool I Can't Live...

I’m the first to admit: half the reason I love gardening is because it allows me to get more tools. I adore digging in the dirt, turning compost, and tending...