Santoku knives are the most popular kitchen knife in Japan, similar in many respects to the western chef’s knife. It is the ‘all-rounder’ of Japanese knife design, the knife which can be used for most cooking tasks. The Santoku isn’t just confined to Japanese kitchens. It now has a strong presence in western knife ranges. […]
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Japanese knives have loads of great benefits. They stay sharper for longer and they can be extremely attractive. But entering into the world of Japanese knives can be quite daunting. There seem to be hundreds of different types and the names… Well, let’s just say they are a little confusing. But Japanese knives needn’t be
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Japan has a historic reputation for making the very best blades. When you think of Japan and blades you think of Samurai, slicing through a tree trunk with a single swipe. This deep knowledge of smithing the best blades for combat has transferred to the Japanese culinary world too. There are two main styles of
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