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$100 knife v.s. $1000 knife: What's the Difference?

$100 knife v.s. $1000 knife: What's the Differe...

One of the questions we get most often in the store is, “which is the most expensive knife around?” There’s something to be said about holding a knife worth more...

$100 knife v.s. $1000 knife: What's the Differe...

One of the questions we get most often in the store is, “which is the most expensive knife around?” There’s something to be said about holding a knife worth more...

How to Use a Chinese Cleaver (Guide to the Illustrious Chuka Bocho)

How to Use a Chinese Cleaver (Guide to the Illu...

I Like Big Knives, and I Cannot Lie: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Japanese-made, Chinese-style Chef’s Knives For the uninitiated a chuka bocho might seem intimidating,...

How to Use a Chinese Cleaver (Guide to the Illu...

I Like Big Knives, and I Cannot Lie: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Japanese-made, Chinese-style Chef’s Knives For the uninitiated a chuka bocho might seem intimidating,...

The Chuka Bocho: A Surprising Option for Best Chef Knife in the Kitchen

The Chuka Bocho: A Surprising Option for Best C...

Or: It’s Hip to Be Square. Chinese-style Cleavers Are Versatile, Multipurpose Knives for Every Chef and Homecook People tend to rely on one main tool to do most cutting jobs...

The Chuka Bocho: A Surprising Option for Best C...

Or: It’s Hip to Be Square. Chinese-style Cleavers Are Versatile, Multipurpose Knives for Every Chef and Homecook People tend to rely on one main tool to do most cutting jobs...

How to Store Your Japanese Kitchen Knives Safely

How to Store Your Japanese Kitchen Knives Safely

When talking about knife care, I always make a point of asking how someone stores their knives. It often doesn’t get the consideration it deserves, but you need only put...

How to Store Your Japanese Kitchen Knives Safely

When talking about knife care, I always make a point of asking how someone stores their knives. It often doesn’t get the consideration it deserves, but you need only put...

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...

Honing Your Knife v.s. Sharpening Your Knife

Honing Your Knife v.s. Sharpening Your Knife

We’ve been pretty consistent about how we feel about sharp knives  — they’re fantastic. They’re easy and safe to use; they make cooking way more fun, plain and simple! Always...

Honing Your Knife v.s. Sharpening Your Knife

We’ve been pretty consistent about how we feel about sharp knives  — they’re fantastic. They’re easy and safe to use; they make cooking way more fun, plain and simple! Always...