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Masakage Comparison Guide

Masakage Comparison Guide

Having trouble deciding which Masakage line is right for you? We understand, because we love them all too. Carbon steel, being a bit finicky  isn't for everyone. Other people are only...

Masakage Comparison Guide

Having trouble deciding which Masakage line is right for you? We understand, because we love them all too. Carbon steel, being a bit finicky  isn't for everyone. Other people are only...

Excerpt: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives by Kevin Kent

Excerpt: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLACKSMITH Photography by Visti Kjar, downnorthphotography.com March 16, 2018 7 a.m. BreakfastThe alarm dings. Yoshimi Kato’s day begins with family time and asa-gohan...

Excerpt: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLACKSMITH Photography by Visti Kjar, downnorthphotography.com March 16, 2018 7 a.m. BreakfastThe alarm dings. Yoshimi Kato’s day begins with family time and asa-gohan...

Masakage Month: Meet the Blacksmiths

Masakage Month: Meet the Blacksmiths

 With Masakage Month around the corner, I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce the gentlemen behind the forges at Masakage. Let's be honest here, odds are you're...

Masakage Month: Meet the Blacksmiths

 With Masakage Month around the corner, I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce the gentlemen behind the forges at Masakage. Let's be honest here, odds are you're...

The Masakage Shimo Gyuto - Kevin's knife

The Masakage Shimo Gyuto - Kevin's knife

"This is my Masakage Shimo gyuto. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My Masakage Shimo gyuto is my best friend. It is my life. I must...

The Masakage Shimo Gyuto - Kevin's knife

"This is my Masakage Shimo gyuto. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My Masakage Shimo gyuto is my best friend. It is my life. I must...

Masakage Month: Kamagata, why we love it.

Masakage Month: Kamagata, why we love it.

One of the most unique knives in the shops, a kamagata was traditionally used by shoemakers to cut rubber into the soles of shoes. After a bit of hmmming and...

Masakage Month: Kamagata, why we love it.

One of the most unique knives in the shops, a kamagata was traditionally used by shoemakers to cut rubber into the soles of shoes. After a bit of hmmming and...

We Sponsor Beehives with ABC Bees!

We Sponsor Beehives with ABC Bees!

Apiaries & Bees for Communities is a pioneer Canada-wide for beekeeping education and innovation. They are Alberta’s only educator of beginner, intermediate, and advanced beekeeping skills as well as  managing...

We Sponsor Beehives with ABC Bees!

Apiaries & Bees for Communities is a pioneer Canada-wide for beekeeping education and innovation. They are Alberta’s only educator of beginner, intermediate, and advanced beekeeping skills as well as  managing...