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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...
The Furoshiki, Infinitely Reusable Zero-Waste G...
I’m pretty tired of wrapping paper. There. I said it. Wrapping paper is over. You heard it here first, people! It’s fiddly, time-consuming, expensive, and (most importantly) incredibly wasteful. I...
The Furoshiki, Infinitely Reusable Zero-Waste G...
I’m pretty tired of wrapping paper. There. I said it. Wrapping paper is over. You heard it here first, people! It’s fiddly, time-consuming, expensive, and (most importantly) incredibly wasteful. I...
3 Levels of Chef Build Their Dream Knife Kit
Having trouble choosing between a bunch of cooking accessories? Don't know where to start your collection? Maybe you've been working in a kitchen for over a decade and don't know...
3 Levels of Chef Build Their Dream Knife Kit
Having trouble choosing between a bunch of cooking accessories? Don't know where to start your collection? Maybe you've been working in a kitchen for over a decade and don't know...
The Mighty Tawashi Scrubbie
How to wash the dishes like a ninja! I hate washing dishes. It’s the worst. When I was a teenager, the first real job I had was washing dishes at...
The Mighty Tawashi Scrubbie
How to wash the dishes like a ninja! I hate washing dishes. It’s the worst. When I was a teenager, the first real job I had was washing dishes at...
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...