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TWO New Lines from Masashi Yamamoto: The Kokuen...
Masashi Yamamoto is easily one of the best Japanese blacksmiths of our time. Masashi-san isn’t just a great knife maker, he’s an absolute knife-making genius. Since setting out on his...
TWO New Lines from Masashi Yamamoto: The Kokuen...
Masashi Yamamoto is easily one of the best Japanese blacksmiths of our time. Masashi-san isn’t just a great knife maker, he’s an absolute knife-making genius. Since setting out on his...
$100 knife v.s. $1000 knife: What's the Differe...
One of the questions we get most often in the store is, “which is the most expensive knife around?” There’s something to be said about holding a knife worth more...
$100 knife v.s. $1000 knife: What's the Differe...
One of the questions we get most often in the store is, “which is the most expensive knife around?” There’s something to be said about holding a knife worth more...
Blacksmith Profile: Masashi Yamamoto
At Knifewear, we deal with over 50 individual craftspeople: blacksmiths, knife sharpeners, handle-makers… and we can say with confidence that Masashi Yamamoto-san is one of the best in Japan. He...
Blacksmith Profile: Masashi Yamamoto
At Knifewear, we deal with over 50 individual craftspeople: blacksmiths, knife sharpeners, handle-makers… and we can say with confidence that Masashi Yamamoto-san is one of the best in Japan. He...
Why are Japanese Kitchen Knives so Expensive?
Have you ever built something? Made something with your hands? I’m willing to bet that you have at one point or another. When I was a kid in the 8th...
Why are Japanese Kitchen Knives so Expensive?
Have you ever built something? Made something with your hands? I’m willing to bet that you have at one point or another. When I was a kid in the 8th...
How to Use a Chinese Cleaver (Guide to the Illu...
I Like Big Knives, and I Cannot Lie: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Japanese-made, Chinese-style Chef’s Knives For the uninitiated a chuka bocho might seem intimidating,...
How to Use a Chinese Cleaver (Guide to the Illu...
I Like Big Knives, and I Cannot Lie: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Japanese-made, Chinese-style Chef’s Knives For the uninitiated a chuka bocho might seem intimidating,...
Sharp Knives Rock Ep. 12: Snowy Canadian Summer...
If you haven't heard, we've got a show on Knifewear Youtube: Sharp Knives Rock! Sharp Knives Rock Episode 12 airs Monday June 6 at 3pm MST! Episode 12: Snowy Canadian...
Sharp Knives Rock Ep. 12: Snowy Canadian Summer...
If you haven't heard, we've got a show on Knifewear Youtube: Sharp Knives Rock! Sharp Knives Rock Episode 12 airs Monday June 6 at 3pm MST! Episode 12: Snowy Canadian...