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 …
In the western world we’re used to knives with a double bevel. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a knife without one (except serrated knives). However, single bevel knives are beginning to become more common, mainly due to the increasing influences of traditional Japanese knife styles in western knife design. One of those …
If you want to quickly stock your kitchen with some of the most popular Japanese knife styles then buying a knife set is the best way to do it. Luckily, there is a great selection of quality Japanese knife sets out there, coming in a wide range of prices, so no matter what your budget …
Japanese knives have a great reputation for being some of the very best cooking knives in the world. But to the newcomer, this world can seem a little daunting. All the new names and shapes can make it hard for cooks who are used to Western-style knives to know what each Japanese knife style is …
Cooking is something many of us love to do every day. That makes having a good knife an important part of the meal prep process. Santoku knives are frequently brought up as the ideal knife to have. But many people are uncertain about how to use them and what they are for. Santoku knives are …
What Is A Gyutou Knife Used For? The gyutou knife, also known as a Japanese Kitchen Knife, is a type of chef knife used for cutting certain types of food. The knife is known to make fine cuts for the following food: The gyutou knife is similar to the chef kitchen knife used in the …
