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    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 ➤

    How to Choose a Charcoal Yakitori Grill: Konro v.s. Green Life v.s. Shichirin

    How to Choose a Charcoal Yakitori Grill: Konro v.s. Green Life v.s. Shichirin

    by Adam Zarycki 4 min read

    So you think you want a new grill? Well, you’re right. You’re damn right! So you go ahead and hop...
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    It Ain’t Easy Being Green; Or is it? Green Life Shirin Konro Grills

    It Ain’t Easy Being Green; Or is it? Green Life Shirin Konro Grills

    by Ellie Pickett 3 min read

    An introspective study into the merits of BBQing using a “Green LIfe Shichirin Konro” (TL;DR these grills slap) I am...
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    Konro Comparison Guide 2.0: Find the Perfect Size of Grill for Yakitori & More

    Konro Comparison Guide 2.0: Find the Perfect Size of Grill for Yakitori & More

    by Ellie Pickett 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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    Charcoal Royal Rumble: Binchotan v.s. Ogatan v.s. Shirozumi

    Charcoal Royal Rumble: Binchotan v.s. Ogatan v.s. Shirozumi

    by Ellie Pickett 4 min read

    Who knew that charcoal could be so complicated? For something so ubiquitous with backyard burgers and dogs, you’d think that...
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    Knife Sharpening ➤

    Chipped Knives: How they happen, how to avoid them and how we repair them.

    Chipped Knives: How they happen, how to avoid them and how we repair them.

    by Naoto Fujimoto 4 min read

    Perhaps the worst day for a knife-owner is when you accidentally damage your precious blade. I have done this more...
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    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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    Knife Knowledge 101 ➤

    What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Meat?

    What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Meat?

    by Nathan Gareau 6 min read

    At the risk of sounding like a weirdo, I find one of the most satisfying jobs to tackle in the...
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    "Is This a Sushi Knife?" Single-bevel Knives v.s. Double-bevel Knives

    by Owen Whitinger 3 min read

    Let’s be clear - we have a lot of knives. So many knives, in fact, that we have six retail...
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    Wabi-sabi and the Impermanence of 'New'

    Wabi-sabi and the Impermanence of 'New'

    by Nathan Gareau 3 min read

    Before most of us worked at Knifewear, we were knife-nerds first. The mystique and allure of handmade blades drew us...
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    How to Care for Your Brand New Japanese Knife (Or Any Other Knife)

    How to Care for Your Brand New Japanese Knife (Or Any Other Knife)

    by Nathan Gareau 4 min read

    So, you’ve brought home your new knife and you’ve been slicing through all the veggies and meat like a master...
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    How to choose a knife and other guides ➤

    What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Meat?

    What Japanese Knives are Best for Cutting Meat?

    by Nathan Gareau 6 min read

    At the risk of sounding like a weirdo, I find one of the most satisfying jobs to tackle in the...
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    "Is This a Sushi Knife?" Single-bevel Knives v.s. Double-bevel Knives

    by Owen Whitinger 3 min read

    Let’s be clear - we have a lot of knives. So many knives, in fact, that we have six retail...
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    Knifewear's Top 6 Santokus 2024

    Knifewear's Top 6 Santokus 2024

    by Nathan Gareau 1 min read

    The santoku is easily the most popular kitchen knife shape and size, and what most folks choose as their first...
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    The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives that Last a Lifetime

    The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives that Last a Lifetime

    by Nathan Gareau 5 min read

    Over the past decade, working in retail and speaking with customers daily, I’ve noticed a considerable increase in the number...
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    BLACKSMITHS JAPAN AND MORE ➤

    Blacksmith Profile: Yoshimi Kato

    Blacksmith Profile: Yoshimi Kato

    by Kevin Kent 3 min read

    This article is an excerpt and expanded article from the book The Knifenerd guide to Japanese knives by Kevin Kent in which Kevin...
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    Blacksmith Profiles: Yu Kurosaki

    Blacksmith Profiles: Yu Kurosaki

    by Kevin Kent 3 min read

    This article is an excerpt from the book The Knifenerd guide to Japanese knives by Kevin Kent in which Kevin Kent, the Knifenerd,...
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    Blacksmith Profiles: Munetoshi

    Blacksmith Profiles: Munetoshi

    by Naoto Fujimoto 2 min read

    There are two types of bladesmiths in Sanjo: one called Atsumono’, makers who specialize in thick blades such as hatchets,...
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    Blacksmith Profile: Tetsujin hamono

    Blacksmith Profile: Tetsujin hamono

    by Naoto Fujimoto 3 min read

    Of all the workshops we work with, Tetsujin is one of the nearest and dearest to my heart as the...
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