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  • Best Steel for Chef Knives | Japanese Knife Steel Guide

    Choosing the best steel for a chef knife isn’t about chemistry charts—it’s about how the knife performs in real use. After 20 years as a chef and years selling Japanese...

    Best Steel for Chef Knives | Japanese Knife Ste...

    Choosing the best steel for a chef knife isn’t about chemistry charts—it’s about how the knife performs in real use. After 20 years as a chef and years selling Japanese...

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Knife Guides & Resources

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    After 25+ years working as a chef, I've seen plenty of good knives ruined by poor care. This guide covers the simple steps that will keep your Japanese knife sharp,...

    Japanese Knife Care Guide: Cleaning, Storage & ...

    After 25+ years working as a chef, I've seen plenty of good knives ruined by poor care. This guide covers the simple steps that will keep your Japanese knife sharp,...

  • Gyuto vs Santoku Knives: Decisive Comparison for Your Kitchen Need

    Among the plethora of Japanese kitchen knives - each knife designed for specific tasks and unique cutting techniques - there are two popular Japanese knife styles that stand out: the...

    Gyuto vs Santoku Knives: Decisive Comparison fo...

    Among the plethora of Japanese kitchen knives - each knife designed for specific tasks and unique cutting techniques - there are two popular Japanese knife styles that stand out: the...

  • How to: Flatten your whetstone with a Atoma plate

    Flatten your whetstone using the Atoma lapping plate Check out the quick video demonstrating how to flatten, using a Atoma lapping plate

    How to: Flatten your whetstone with a Atoma plate

    Flatten your whetstone using the Atoma lapping plate Check out the quick video demonstrating how to flatten, using a Atoma lapping plate

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  • Must Do knife Care Instructions


    Learn 10 essential Japanese knife care tips to keep your blade sharp, rust-free, and performing at its best.

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  • Whetstones

    A Whetstones is used to sharpen the edges of steel tools and implements such as:
    knives, scissors, razors, chisels...

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  • Types of Japanese knives

    Don’t get confused by the Japanese knife names! Check out our knife sketches to see the visual differences

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