Essential Guide on Japanese knives

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Top view of a trio of versatile Japanese knives including santoku, bunka, and gyuto are displayed. The Yoshihiro kurouchi santoku is positioned on the left, the Manaka tsuchime bunka in the middle, and the Sukenari Hap40 gyuto is showcased on the right.

JAPANESE KNIVES 101

Choosing Your First Japanese Knife

Japanese knives have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. With so many different types of Japanese knives available, it can be difficult to know where to start when choosing your first one..

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Top view of a Henckel chef's knife and a Yoshihiro aogami super gyuto knife. The pointed tip of the knives are facing towards the upper right.

JAPANESE KNIVES 101

Japanese Knives vs. Western Knives

If you're new to the world of Japanese knives, you may be curious about how they differ from Western knives and why you need both...

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Top view of a Yoshikazu Tanaka gyuto knife showing its colorful patina.

JAPANESE KNIVES 101

Patina on Japanese Knives

Patina not only adds aesthetic allure but also acts as a protective seal against rust, embodying the knife's journey through time and usage...

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Top view of three kurouchi knives from Yoshihiro namely santoku, gyuto, and nakiri.

JAPANESE KNIVES 101

Care and maintenance of Japanese kitchen knives

Proper care is essential for Japanese kitchen knives. Check out these important points to keep your knives in prime condition.

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