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Is it Bad Luck to Give a Knife as a Gift?
Short answer: no! That said, many cultures believe it to be bad luck, and in Japanese folklore if one chooses to terminate the bonds of friendship or love with another, a...
Is it Bad Luck to Give a Knife as a Gift?
Short answer: no! That said, many cultures believe it to be bad luck, and in Japanese folklore if one chooses to terminate the bonds of friendship or love with another, a...
How Fast do Japanese Carbon Steel Knives Rust?
A frequently asked question in Knifewear stores is, “How quickly do these knives rust?”. If you’re new to Japanese knives, some are made with high-carbon steel, which means they can...
How Fast do Japanese Carbon Steel Knives Rust?
A frequently asked question in Knifewear stores is, “How quickly do these knives rust?”. If you’re new to Japanese knives, some are made with high-carbon steel, which means they can...
Knifewear's Guide to Carbon Steel Knife Care
High-carbon steel — the traditional material used for making knives centuries before stainless steel was invented — has a mystique and allure all its own. In Japan, it was the traditional material for...
Knifewear's Guide to Carbon Steel Knife Care
High-carbon steel — the traditional material used for making knives centuries before stainless steel was invented — has a mystique and allure all its own. In Japan, it was the traditional material for...
How to Use a Bunka - Japanese Kitchen Knife Skills
The bunka, a santoku's cooler cousin, is a super handy multipurpose Japanese knife in your kitchen. It's large enough to cut meat, but small enough to easily mince garlic. The...
How to Use a Bunka - Japanese Kitchen Knife Skills
The bunka, a santoku's cooler cousin, is a super handy multipurpose Japanese knife in your kitchen. It's large enough to cut meat, but small enough to easily mince garlic. The...
How to Use A Kiritsuke - Japanese Kitchen Knife...
The kiritsuke is a super handy multipurpose Japanese knife to have in your kitchen. It's got enough rock to cut meat, but often has a flat back edge in order...
How to Use A Kiritsuke - Japanese Kitchen Knife...
The kiritsuke is a super handy multipurpose Japanese knife to have in your kitchen. It's got enough rock to cut meat, but often has a flat back edge in order...
How to Build Your First Knife Kit for Culinary ...
I remember my first day of culinary school like it was yesterday. Few times have I been more excited to start something new, feeling such a unique combination of anticipation,...
How to Build Your First Knife Kit for Culinary ...
I remember my first day of culinary school like it was yesterday. Few times have I been more excited to start something new, feeling such a unique combination of anticipation,...