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Knifewear Entertainment

This page and our YouTube channel is the place to go for knife skills, cooking tips, knife and sharpening knowledge, and all things Knifewear! Our team of knifenerds to teach, inspire, and share our passion for cooking and kitchen knives. 

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Konro and BBQ ➤

Binchotan Charcoal: How it's Made and Why it's Awesome

Binchotan Charcoal: How it's Made and Why it's Awesome

by Naoto Fujimoto 5 min read

For the beginners, Mike has covered most of the basics about the Binchotan charcoal in this blog here. The blog you are...
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The Best Japanese Knives for Barbecue & Brisket

The Best Japanese Knives for Barbecue & Brisket

by Jacob Sawatzky-Ohama 1 min read

Barbecue is a huge passion of mine. Before working at Knifewear, I worked at a little Barbecue joint in Vancouver....
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Konro Comparison Guide: Find the Perfect Size of Grill for Yakitori & More

Konro Comparison Guide: Find the Perfect Size of Grill for Yakitori & More

by Mason Hastie 1 min read

Cooking over fire; the ancient tradition that gave Homo sapiens a jump-start. It’s still a ritual many of us practice...
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How to Choose a Charcoal Yakitori Grill: Konro v.s. Akachan v.s. Una

How to Choose a Charcoal Yakitori Grill: Konro v.s. Akachan v.s. Una

by Adam Zarycki 4 min read

So you think you want a new grill? Well, you’re right. You’re damn right! You do want a new grill,...
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Knife Sharpening ➤

Every Piece of Gear You Need to Sharpen Your Knives by Hand on Whetstones

Every Piece of Gear You Need to Sharpen Your Knives by Hand on Whetstones

by Adam Zarycki 5 min read

We’ve all been there: You’re making a late night snack, or making lunches for the kids. You grab your trusty...
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The Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Knives Sharp

The Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Knives Sharp

by Owen Whitinger 7 min read

Pop quiz, hot shot: What’s cheaper? Regular oil changes for your vehicle, or a new engine? Take your time, think...
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How to Sharpen Carbon Steel Knives v.s. Stainless Steel Knives

How to Sharpen Carbon Steel Knives v.s. Stainless Steel Knives

by Owen Whitinger 6 min read

Metallurgy is challenging and complex, and boring, and I don’t understand it. Furthermore, much like what an NFT is, I...
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Honing Your Knife v.s. Sharpening Your Knife

Honing Your Knife v.s. Sharpening Your Knife

by Owen Whitinger 3 min read

We’ve been pretty consistent about how we feel about sharp knives  — they’re fantastic. They’re easy and safe to use;...
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Knife Knowledge 101 ➤

Haruyuki: The Best Affordable Japanese Kitchen Knives

Haruyuki: The Best Affordable Japanese Kitchen Knives

by Naoto Fujimoto 3 min read

Designed for kitchen success, Haruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. While there...
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The Truth About Damascus Steel

The Truth About Damascus Steel

by Owen Whitinger 6 min read

‘Nary a day goes by here at the shop when we’re not asked the most common questions - “Are these...
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Knife Skills: How to Use Your Japanese Kitchen Knife Like a Pro

Knife Skills: How to Use Your Japanese Kitchen Knife Like a Pro

by Owen Whitinger 4 min read

Congrats on the Knife! Now what? A fancy-pants knife is a thing of beauty. There’s a very short list of...
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Chan Chi Kee (CCK): Sweet Chinese Cleavers from Hong Kong

Chan Chi Kee (CCK): Sweet Chinese Cleavers from Hong Kong

by Colin McGuire 6 min read

In China, as well as Chinese homes and restaurants worldwide, kitchen knives are typically large and rectangular. Chinese “cleavers” range...
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How to choose a knife and other guides ➤

The Best Japanese Knives for Barbecue & Brisket

The Best Japanese Knives for Barbecue & Brisket

by Jacob Sawatzky-Ohama 1 min read

Barbecue is a huge passion of mine. Before working at Knifewear, I worked at a little Barbecue joint in Vancouver....
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Chan Chi Kee (CCK): Sweet Chinese Cleavers from Hong Kong

Chan Chi Kee (CCK): Sweet Chinese Cleavers from Hong Kong

by Colin McGuire 6 min read

In China, as well as Chinese homes and restaurants worldwide, kitchen knives are typically large and rectangular. Chinese “cleavers” range...
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Chinese Cleaver and Chuka Bocho Comparison Guide

Chinese Cleaver and Chuka Bocho Comparison Guide

by Colin McGuire 5 min read

How to Choose a Chinese Cleaver or Chuka Bocho Chinese cleavers have a well-deserved reputation for versatility in the kitchen, but...
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How to Choose a Japanese Boning Knife: Honesuki v.s. Flexible

How to Choose a Japanese Boning Knife: Honesuki v.s. Flexible

by Owen Whitinger 5 min read

New Knife Day is the best day ever. Ask any professional chef or cooking enthusiast - the most important and...
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BLACKSMITHS JAPAN AND MORE ➤

From Chef to Knife Sharpener: Why Knifewear Hires So Many Cooks

From Chef to Knife Sharpener: Why Knifewear Hires So Many Cooks

by Jacob Sawatzky-Ohama 4 min read

At Knifewear, we frequently hire former chefs and kitchen staff to work with us. We’ve always said that chefs are...
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Mutsumi Hinoura-san, the Promising Son of Knife-Making Legend Tsukasa Hinoura-san

Mutsumi Hinoura-san, the Promising Son of Knife-Making Legend Tsukasa Hinoura-san

by Nathan Gareau 2 min read

The Hinoura name is well known in the world of Japanese knives, and they enjoy a considerable reputation in Echigo...
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Yukihiro Sakai: Ultra-traditional Japanese Knives from a Young Blacksmith

Yukihiro Sakai: Ultra-traditional Japanese Knives from a Young Blacksmith

by Naoto Fujimoto 2 min read

In ancient Japan, the Island now known as Kyushu was governed by a nation called Kumaso, who opposed being ruled...
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Tsukasa Suzuki, Unconventional Kitchen Knives from a Master Sickle-maker

Tsukasa Suzuki, Unconventional Kitchen Knives from a Master Sickle-maker

by Naoto Fujimoto 3 min read

Yamagata Prefecture is located along the coast of the Sea of Japan in the Tohoku region. Yamagata is famous for...
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