Knife brands aren’t exactly something we talk about in day-to-day conversation, and unfortunately, the internet is littered with hundreds of knives that claim to be quality but are in fact manufactured with poor quality, cheap materials. Whether you are an aspiring professional chef yourself, or just a home cook looking for good quality knives for …
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Gyuto knives are a Japanese knife; however, their design has been based on western philosophies of creating multi-purpose knives, a knife that can handle a range of tasks. Traditionally Japanese knife design is very task-specific, much more than we’re used to in western countries where a Chef’s knife is used for 90% of food prep …
There is no doubt that having the right tools in the kitchen makes cooking a whole lot easier and more fun. This website is all about recommending the best knife and accessories out there for people who love to cook. But often the very best tools do come with a bit of a heavy price …
High carbon knives are becoming more and more popular. It’s not like they are anything new, centuries-old techniques are used in the manufacture of high carbon knives and they have a particularly rich history in eastern countries such as Japan. But now even home cooks are beginning to take notice of high carbon steel, and …
High carbon steel knives are increasingly being seen as a sign of quality, an example of fine craftsmanship. As more and more people are beginning to take an interest in using quality tools for home cooking the demand for quality knives is increasing every year. Japanese knives are also seeing a surge in their popularity …
Damascus steel is truly beautiful. It’s one of the main reasons it’s so renowned and desired. But damascus isn’t just forged for its beauty, these traditionally Japanese steels are also extremely strong and offer some flexibility, preventing them from shattering whilst being able to retain an extremely sharp edge. Once used for master weaponry forging, …
I usually find that the main marketing feature of standard kitchen knives is stainless steel, the kind of generic knives you’ll find in your local department store. It’s the one feature that’s most highlighted for standard knives and especially cutlery. But if you start talking to chef’s, or anyone in the knives industry, much more …
Home cooks are getting more and more interested in Japanese knife design. But it can be a somewhat confusing world. Japanese knives are full of designs that have been made specifically for one purpose. They are often quite different in appearance to what you might expect from a western knife. One such Japanese knife is …
Utility knives are essential pieces of cutlery that every kitchen must-have. They are razor-sharp, offer a high level of precision, and provide users with a comfortable grip. These blades are also highly versatile. So, whether you want to cut meat, dice vegetables, or slice herbs, these knives are ideal for multitasking. In this article I’m …
The Damascus technique of forging steel is a thing of beauty. Its process involves folding layers of steel and mixing with other elements to produce a distinctive flowing pattern in the blade. This ancient steel forging technique produces a blade that is both beautiful and tough. it can be sharpened to a fine edge and …
