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Knifewear's Top 5 Carving Knives (Sujihikis)
I never would have guessed that of all the knife shapes out there, I’d become obsessed with the sujihiki. Every knife nerd has their vices; some love ultra-hard steel, others...
Knifewear's Top 5 Carving Knives (Sujihikis)
I never would have guessed that of all the knife shapes out there, I’d become obsessed with the sujihiki. Every knife nerd has their vices; some love ultra-hard steel, others...
What is a Yanagiba, and Why do I Need One?
Do you slice fish? You need a Yanagiba. Do you not slice fish but are interested in possibly slicing some fish? Fish-curious, perhaps? You need a Yanagiba. Do you...
What is a Yanagiba, and Why do I Need One?
Do you slice fish? You need a Yanagiba. Do you not slice fish but are interested in possibly slicing some fish? Fish-curious, perhaps? You need a Yanagiba. Do you...
Why are Japanese Knife Handles Made Out of Wood?
Almost daily, we hear a very good question from our customers: “Won’t wood knife handles break more easily?” or sometimes “Wood? Isn’t that hard to care for?” The reality is, the kitchen...
Why are Japanese Knife Handles Made Out of Wood?
Almost daily, we hear a very good question from our customers: “Won’t wood knife handles break more easily?” or sometimes “Wood? Isn’t that hard to care for?” The reality is, the kitchen...
Hori Hori - The One Gardening Tool I Can't Live...
I’m the first to admit: half the reason I love gardening is because it allows me to get more tools. I adore digging in the dirt, turning compost, and tending...
Hori Hori - The One Gardening Tool I Can't Live...
I’m the first to admit: half the reason I love gardening is because it allows me to get more tools. I adore digging in the dirt, turning compost, and tending...
What's the Best Japanese Knife for Filleting Fish?
Slicing up a fish can be tricky. They’re cold, they’re full of bones, they smell, and they’re slippery! But boy oh boy, are they delicious. One of my absolute, all...
What's the Best Japanese Knife for Filleting Fish?
Slicing up a fish can be tricky. They’re cold, they’re full of bones, they smell, and they’re slippery! But boy oh boy, are they delicious. One of my absolute, all...
Chan Chi Kee (CCK): Sweet Chinese Cleavers from...
In China, as well as Chinese homes and restaurants worldwide, kitchen knives are typically large and rectangular. Chinese “cleavers” range from ultra-thin slicers to thick bone choppers and are surprisingly...
Chan Chi Kee (CCK): Sweet Chinese Cleavers from...
In China, as well as Chinese homes and restaurants worldwide, kitchen knives are typically large and rectangular. Chinese “cleavers” range from ultra-thin slicers to thick bone choppers and are surprisingly...