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Skip the Knife Block: How to Build Your Kitchen Collection

Skip the Knife Block: How to Build Your Kitchen...

I'm willing to bet that you're like me, in that you grew up with a big block of knives on the counter of your childhood kitchen. Maybe you have one...

Skip the Knife Block: How to Build Your Kitchen...

I'm willing to bet that you're like me, in that you grew up with a big block of knives on the counter of your childhood kitchen. Maybe you have one...

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives for Professional Cooks and Chefs

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives for Profession...

I was a chef for a long time, and I used many Japanese knives throughout my career. I did everything from artisanal Japanese cuisine to dive bars, and I learned...

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives for Profession...

I was a chef for a long time, and I used many Japanese knives throughout my career. I did everything from artisanal Japanese cuisine to dive bars, and I learned...

Knifewear Garage Sale is Back, May 12-19

Knifewear Garage Sale is Back, May 12-19

Click here for a preview of what's in the sale! (more stock added leading up to the sale) The week-long Garage Sale is the most exciting time of the year to visit...

Knifewear Garage Sale is Back, May 12-19

Click here for a preview of what's in the sale! (more stock added leading up to the sale) The week-long Garage Sale is the most exciting time of the year to visit...

The Ultimate Blade for Chefs: Mikuri Knives

The Ultimate Blade for Chefs: Mikuri Knives

My knife journey started when I began cooking professionally. I’ve travelled through countless kitchens and countries, and I have firmly landed in Japanese knife territory. Here, I found exceptional performance,...

The Ultimate Blade for Chefs: Mikuri Knives

My knife journey started when I began cooking professionally. I’ve travelled through countless kitchens and countries, and I have firmly landed in Japanese knife territory. Here, I found exceptional performance,...

How to Use a Mandoline Slicer Safely

How to Use a Mandoline Slicer Safely

I know what you're thinking: "Mandolines are dangerous!" You’ve seen them in the kitchen drawer, maybe used one a time or two, and—let’s be honest—you've probably had a close call with...

How to Use a Mandoline Slicer Safely

I know what you're thinking: "Mandolines are dangerous!" You’ve seen them in the kitchen drawer, maybe used one a time or two, and—let’s be honest—you've probably had a close call with...

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...