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Binchotan Charcoal: How it's Made and Why it's Awesome
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
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
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
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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Every Piece of Gear You Need to Sharpen Your Knives by Hand on Whetstones
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
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
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
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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Haruyuki: The Best Affordable Japanese Kitchen Knives
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
‘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
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
In China, as well as Chinese homes and restaurants worldwide, kitchen knives are typically large and rectangular. Chinese “cleavers” range...
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The Best Japanese Knives for Barbecue & Brisket
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
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
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
New Knife Day is the best day ever. Ask any professional chef or cooking enthusiast - the most important and...
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From Chef to Knife Sharpener: Why Knifewear Hires So Many Cooks
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
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
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
Yamagata Prefecture is located along the coast of the Sea of Japan in the Tohoku region. Yamagata is famous for...
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