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Konro and BBQ ➤
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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How Konro Grills Are Made
The word ‘konro’ was originally used to describe a portable heat source for cooking, but these days in Japan, ‘konro’...
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Filter Your Water and Cook Your Rice with Binchotan Charcoal!
Charcoal is everywhere now. You see it in your soaps, toothpaste, and you've maybe even had a couple scoops of ice...
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Which Binchotan Grade is Right for Me? Naoto's Guide to Binchotan Types
If you’ve met me, you know I love cooking over charcoal. Japanese charcoal, called binchotan, is prized for its amazing...
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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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Knife Care: Why Everyone Needs a Larchwood Cutting Board
It’s easy to become a knife nerd. Using a ridiculously sharp knife can be an eye-opening experience. The silky glide...
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Can Stainless Steel Knives Rust? (Yes, Here's Why)
One of the biggest deciding factors when choosing a Japanese knife is stainless steel v.s. High-carbon steel. Historically, high-carbon steel...
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A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and More!
If you’ve been to a Knifewear store or seen us around online, it’s no secret that we LOVE Japanese knives:...
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Knifewear Glossary of Japanese Kitchen Knife Terminology
We use a lot of words at Knifewear, and a lot of them aren't english. Here are some of our...
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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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Knifewear's Top 5 Haruyuki Knives
Our love affair with Haruyuki knives started back in the 90s when Knifewear boss-man Kevin Kent — then bearded with...
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Is it Bad Luck to Give a Knife as a Gift?
Short answer: no! That said, many cultures believe it to be bad luck and in Japanese folklore if one chooses to...
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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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