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Sakai Takayuki Sanpo: The Future of Sakai Knife...
In recent decades, Japan's traditional industries have been facing a succession problem. In Japan, skills and techniques have traditionally been passed down through the centuries from parent to child. However,...
Sakai Takayuki Sanpo: The Future of Sakai Knife...
In recent decades, Japan's traditional industries have been facing a succession problem. In Japan, skills and techniques have traditionally been passed down through the centuries from parent to child. However,...
Yusuke Obi of Sadamasa Hamono: Reviving a Centu...
Though I’ve worked with Japanese knives for a good 15 years, I’m still regularly impressed with the knives we get from new makers. While I’m regularly impressed, I am very...
Yusuke Obi of Sadamasa Hamono: Reviving a Centu...
Though I’ve worked with Japanese knives for a good 15 years, I’m still regularly impressed with the knives we get from new makers. While I’m regularly impressed, I am very...
Tadataka Maruyama of Hado Knives, One of Japan'...
Sakai is quite possibly the best-known region for Japanese knives by folks who live outside of Japan. You can learn all about how things work in Sakai in this article....
Tadataka Maruyama of Hado Knives, One of Japan'...
Sakai is quite possibly the best-known region for Japanese knives by folks who live outside of Japan. You can learn all about how things work in Sakai in this article....
Carbon steel & cast iron pan care and seasoning...
Cast iron and carbon steel pans must be seasoned to ensure they work properly and last a lifetime. Seasoning is a thin coating of polymerized fat that helps prevent...
Carbon steel & cast iron pan care and seasoning...
Cast iron and carbon steel pans must be seasoned to ensure they work properly and last a lifetime. Seasoning is a thin coating of polymerized fat that helps prevent...
Naoki Mazaki - Some of The Most Handmade Knives...
When most folks think of Japanese craftsmen and artisans, they think of traditional crafts passed down through several, even dozens of generations. While this has proven a pretty reliable way to...
Naoki Mazaki - Some of The Most Handmade Knives...
When most folks think of Japanese craftsmen and artisans, they think of traditional crafts passed down through several, even dozens of generations. While this has proven a pretty reliable way to...
Manaka Hamono Fire Recovery Donation Drive, Jul...
Let's raise funds for Manaka Hamono to rebuild their workshop! July 15-28, 100% of sharpening proceeds will be donated directly to help rebuild their knife making workshop.Tragically, around July 4th...
Manaka Hamono Fire Recovery Donation Drive, Jul...
Let's raise funds for Manaka Hamono to rebuild their workshop! July 15-28, 100% of sharpening proceeds will be donated directly to help rebuild their knife making workshop.Tragically, around July 4th...