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How to Choose a Japanese Kitchen Knife

How to Choose a Japanese Kitchen Knife

So you’re interested in getting a new knife? Awesome, New Knife Day is the best day! There’s a lot to choose from out there, so I'm here to make it easy...

How to Choose a Japanese Kitchen Knife

So you’re interested in getting a new knife? Awesome, New Knife Day is the best day! There’s a lot to choose from out there, so I'm here to make it easy...

What's a Sujihiki, and Why do I Need One?

What's a Sujihiki, and Why do I Need One?

Sujihiki? More like Suji-HECK YES! The sujihiki, which literally translates to “flesh slicer”, is sharp, effective, and perfect for showing off to your friends. Though the English translation of the name...

What's a Sujihiki, and Why do I Need One?

Sujihiki? More like Suji-HECK YES! The sujihiki, which literally translates to “flesh slicer”, is sharp, effective, and perfect for showing off to your friends. Though the English translation of the name...

What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Meat?

What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Meat?

At the risk of sounding like a weirdo, I find one of the most satisfying jobs to tackle in the kitchen is really nailing some butchery. Breaking down a chicken...

What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Meat?

At the risk of sounding like a weirdo, I find one of the most satisfying jobs to tackle in the kitchen is really nailing some butchery. Breaking down a chicken...

"Is This a Sushi Knife?" Single-bevel Knives v.s. Double-bevel Knives

"Is This a Sushi Knife?" Single-bevel Knives v....

Let’s be clear - we have a lot of knives. So many knives, in fact, that we have six retail stores, a web store, a YouTube Channel, a book, two movies,...

"Is This a Sushi Knife?" Single-bevel Knives v....

Let’s be clear - we have a lot of knives. So many knives, in fact, that we have six retail stores, a web store, a YouTube Channel, a book, two movies,...

Knifewear's Top 6 Santokus 2024

Knifewear's Top 6 Santokus 2024

The santoku is easily the most popular kitchen knife shape and size, and what most folks choose as their first Japanese kitchen knife. These are my top 6 santokus for...

Knifewear's Top 6 Santokus 2024

The santoku is easily the most popular kitchen knife shape and size, and what most folks choose as their first Japanese kitchen knife. These are my top 6 santokus for...

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives that Last a Lifetime

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives that Last a Li...

Over the past decade, working in retail and speaking with customers daily, I’ve noticed a considerable increase in the number of folks looking for ‘lifetime quality’ products. For many, it’s...

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives that Last a Li...

Over the past decade, working in retail and speaking with customers daily, I’ve noticed a considerable increase in the number of folks looking for ‘lifetime quality’ products. For many, it’s...