Category Archives: Japanese Knife

Tired of Your Dull Kitchen Knives? 3 Reasons Why Japanese Knives are the Best Remedy

Dinner time is approaching and you’ve got the freshest ingredients and an exciting new recipe [...]

What is The Best No.1 Japanese Chef Knife Brand in Japan?

In Present, there are a lot of makers and brands for Japanese chef knives. When [...]

The Historic and Legendary Sakai Knife: One of Japan’s Best Kitchen Knives

When searching for the most durable and highest performance Japanese blades, you will likely hear [...]

Space Age Technology Cutting Your Steak: State of the Art Echizen Cutlery

Echizen uchi-hamono are the famous bladed utensils from Echizen city known for their double-layered (ni-mai [...]

The Best Sushi Knife: History, Craftsmanship, Selection, and Use

When Japanese food comes to mind, most of us first think of sushi and sashimi, [...]

Modern Japanese Kitchen Knives: A Mix of Tradition, Technology, and Japanese Styling

Japanese knife makers are now world-renowned for their affordable, durable, and most famously sharp kitchen [...]

How Sushi Chefs Prepare their Sushi Toppings

Sushi isn’t just about cutting the fish and placing it on top of a sushi [...]

Traditional Japanese Knives from Seki: History, Craftsmanship, and the Knife Masters who make them

Seki city in Gifu prefecture is known by people across Japan as the city of [...]

Nakiri Vegetable Knife: The History and Uses of the Japanese Vegetable Knife

If you cook at home, you probably spend a large portion of your time preparing [...]

Japanese Chef’s Knives (Gyuto) and Kitchen Knives (Santoku) at Home: Which Should You Choose When Cooking for Yourself, Friends, or Family?

If you have ever visited Japan, spoken with someone who has, or paid close attention [...]