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Excerpt: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives by Kevin Kent

Excerpt: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLACKSMITH Photography by Visti Kjar, downnorthphotography.com March 16, 2018 7 a.m. BreakfastThe alarm dings. Yoshimi Kato’s day begins with family time and asa-gohan...

Excerpt: The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLACKSMITH Photography by Visti Kjar, downnorthphotography.com March 16, 2018 7 a.m. BreakfastThe alarm dings. Yoshimi Kato’s day begins with family time and asa-gohan...

Masakage Month: Meet the Blacksmiths

Masakage Month: Meet the Blacksmiths

 With Masakage Month around the corner, I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce the gentlemen behind the forges at Masakage. Let's be honest here, odds are you're...

Masakage Month: Meet the Blacksmiths

 With Masakage Month around the corner, I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce the gentlemen behind the forges at Masakage. Let's be honest here, odds are you're...

The Masakage Shimo Gyuto - Kevin's knife

The Masakage Shimo Gyuto - Kevin's knife

"This is my Masakage Shimo gyuto. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My Masakage Shimo gyuto is my best friend. It is my life. I must...

The Masakage Shimo Gyuto - Kevin's knife

"This is my Masakage Shimo gyuto. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My Masakage Shimo gyuto is my best friend. It is my life. I must...

Masakage Month: Kamagata, why we love it.

Masakage Month: Kamagata, why we love it.

One of the most unique knives in the shops, a kamagata was traditionally used by shoemakers to cut rubber into the soles of shoes. After a bit of hmmming and...

Masakage Month: Kamagata, why we love it.

One of the most unique knives in the shops, a kamagata was traditionally used by shoemakers to cut rubber into the soles of shoes. After a bit of hmmming and...

We Sponsor Beehives with ABC Bees!

We Sponsor Beehives with ABC Bees!

Apiaries & Bees for Communities is a pioneer Canada-wide for beekeeping education and innovation. They are Alberta’s only educator of beginner, intermediate, and advanced beekeeping skills as well as  managing...

We Sponsor Beehives with ABC Bees!

Apiaries & Bees for Communities is a pioneer Canada-wide for beekeeping education and innovation. They are Alberta’s only educator of beginner, intermediate, and advanced beekeeping skills as well as  managing...

Japan's New Era: A short history of the Imperial Family of Japan

Japan's New Era: A short history of the Imperia...

On April 30th 2019, Emperor Akihito of Japan abdicated his 30 year throne, marking the end of Heisei era. On May 1 his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, was enthroned as...

Japan's New Era: A short history of the Imperia...

On April 30th 2019, Emperor Akihito of Japan abdicated his 30 year throne, marking the end of Heisei era. On May 1 his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, was enthroned as...