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How Fast do Japanese Carbon Steel Knives Rust?

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

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...

Cozy Up with a Donabe: The Perfect Cookware for Autumn and Winter

Cozy Up with a Donabe: The Perfect Cookware for...

As the cool breeze of autumn settles in, it's that time of year when we all start craving warm, comforting meals. There’s something magical about gathering around a hot pot...

Cozy Up with a Donabe: The Perfect Cookware for...

As the cool breeze of autumn settles in, it's that time of year when we all start craving warm, comforting meals. There’s something magical about gathering around a hot pot...

What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Cheese? Ft. Isaac of Say Cheese

What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Chees...

This Monday we're bringing you some finely cave-aged content featuring Isaac Bignell, owner of Say Cheese Fromagerie! We're running through everything from cheese knives to charcuterie plating, with some very...

What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Chees...

This Monday we're bringing you some finely cave-aged content featuring Isaac Bignell, owner of Say Cheese Fromagerie! We're running through everything from cheese knives to charcuterie plating, with some very...

Kevin Kent’s top 5 Chef Knives for Home Cooks

Kevin Kent’s top 5 Chef Knives for Home Cooks

Every knife set starts with a chef's knife (multi purpose knife), also called a French knife in the west or Gyuto in Japan. People often ask for a santoku, as...

Kevin Kent’s top 5 Chef Knives for Home Cooks

Every knife set starts with a chef's knife (multi purpose knife), also called a French knife in the west or Gyuto in Japan. People often ask for a santoku, as...

How to Use a Bunka - Japanese Kitchen Knife Skills

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...