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Japan is one of the leading countries in seafood consumption, and it has been this way for centuries. Japanese cuisine revolves around seafood, and the tools needed to prepare dishes …
Japanese kitchen knives come in a great variety. Some of these knives have specific purposes that make them excellent at one task in particular. A great example of this is …
Damascus steel knives have been prized for their beauty and visual appeal. These kitchen knives have gained extreme popularity in recent years. The chances are you already have one in …
Having a sushi knife or a sashimi knife as part of your kitchen cutlery set is an exciting way to introduce Asian cuisine into your home. These knives come in …
The kiritsuke and santoku are two popular Japanese kitchen knives. There is a growing rivalry between Japanese styles and the standard western chef knife. You might be looking to buy …
Japanese knives have unique features that make them exceptional. They are lighter, thinner, yet harder. Many of the traits found in kitchen knives originating from Japan are different from German …
The essence of a kitchen knife is to slice, dice, and mince. While there are specific knives for each function, one knife does all three. The Chinese cleaver is a …
The usuba and nakiri Japanese knives are two popular styles that are quite similar. Both feature thin rectangular blades with round handles. Both are very sharp and useful for chopping …
Let’s face it: most of our knives mounted beautifully on magnetic strips, knife blocks, or similar knife storage solutions end up being largely for aesthetics. In reality, we only end …
If you are an avid meat eater or like to enjoy a steak now and then, a steak knife is a useful tool to have in your kitchen. The humble …