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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 collect...

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 collect...

Nakiri vs. Usuba: What's the difference?

Nakiri vs. Usuba: What's the difference?

A guide on dominating vegetation! Everyone needs to eat their veggies: they help you grow up big and strong! They contain vitamins, nutrients, and all the basic building blocks your...

Nakiri vs. Usuba: What's the difference?

A guide on dominating vegetation! Everyone needs to eat their veggies: they help you grow up big and strong! They contain vitamins, nutrients, and all the basic building blocks your...

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

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

Have you ever been using a Santoku and thinking to yourself “Man, this knife slaps. So good at chopping veggies. So nimble and easy to use. I love this knife....

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

Have you ever been using a Santoku and thinking to yourself “Man, this knife slaps. So good at chopping veggies. So nimble and easy to use. I love this knife....

Miyazaki Kajiya, Rustic Blades From a Talented Young Blacksmith

Miyazaki Kajiya, Rustic Blades From a Talented ...

The beautiful island of Fukue is a part of the Goto Islands, and is famous for its nature, seafood, Tsubaki (Camellia) oil and unique udon noodles. Fukue Island is located...

Miyazaki Kajiya, Rustic Blades From a Talented ...

The beautiful island of Fukue is a part of the Goto Islands, and is famous for its nature, seafood, Tsubaki (Camellia) oil and unique udon noodles. Fukue Island is located...

Small Makers Month at Knifewear

Small Makers Month at Knifewear

As the name implies, Small Makers Month some of the smaller-scale blacksmiths that we've met in Japan, who we absolutely love the work of. These are folks like Nigara Hamono and Hado Sakaiwho...

Small Makers Month at Knifewear

As the name implies, Small Makers Month some of the smaller-scale blacksmiths that we've met in Japan, who we absolutely love the work of. These are folks like Nigara Hamono and Hado Sakaiwho...

What to Expect When You Visit a Japanese Kitchen Knife Store

What to Expect When You Visit a Japanese Kitche...

Hey folks! It's New Guy Gabe from Knifewear Edmonton, and I wanted to write the FNG (Fun New Guy’s) guide to Knifewear, to help you know what to expect when...

What to Expect When You Visit a Japanese Kitche...

Hey folks! It's New Guy Gabe from Knifewear Edmonton, and I wanted to write the FNG (Fun New Guy’s) guide to Knifewear, to help you know what to expect when...