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What's the Best Japanese Knife for Filleting Fish?

What's the Best Japanese Knife for Filleting Fish?

Slicing up a fish can be tricky. They’re cold, they’re full of bones, they smell, and they’re slippery! But boy oh boy, are they delicious. One of my absolute, all...

What's the Best Japanese Knife for Filleting Fish?

Slicing up a fish can be tricky. They’re cold, they’re full of bones, they smell, and they’re slippery! But boy oh boy, are they delicious. One of my absolute, all...

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....

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...

Why are Japanese Knife Handles Made Out of Wood?

Why are Japanese Knife Handles Made Out of Wood?

Almost daily, we hear a very good question from our customers: “Wood? Isn’t that hard to care for?” or sometimes “Won’t wood knife handles break more easily?” The reality is,...

Why are Japanese Knife Handles Made Out of Wood?

Almost daily, we hear a very good question from our customers: “Wood? Isn’t that hard to care for?” or sometimes “Won’t wood knife handles break more easily?” The reality is,...