Scissors and shears are different tools designed for different applications, but are often thought to be the same thing. For a better understanding, in this article, we highlight the main differences between these two via…
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Japandi – Bringing The Best Of Japan And Scandinavia To Your Home Decor
Often, mixing two styles is better than one. Interior design is no exception. Japandi, one of the ever-trending styles is an absolute proof of that. This hybrid aesthetic combines the modern-cool vibe of Scandinavian —…
What Japanese knife to buy?
Selecting the Best Japanese Kitchen Knife 1. Is it your first every proper knife? Buy a Gyuto, it’s the Japanese-style Chef’s knife. We recommend: Moritaka 210-240mm Aogami Super Kurouchi w/ Cherrywood Handle Gyuto 2. If…
Knife History: Forging methods
A bit of a knife history… The city of Sakai is situated by the Osaka bay at the Japanese main island. It is said that the foundations for knife making were laid down as early…
6 Magnetic Products That Will Make Your Life In The Kitchen Easier
Magnets are an overlooked and under-appreciated ally in a kitchen storage and its organisation. This is especially true in small kitchens with few cabinets and paltry counter space. In this article we’re selected top 6…
Kumihimo – The Japanese Art Of Silk Braiding
Kumihimo roughly translates into English as ‘braided cord’. The word represents, in a larger sense, one of the least known of the traditional arts and crafts of Japan. Due to a cord’s small, inconspicuous presence,…
Which Whetstone Grit Should You Choose?
Japanese whetstones (also called water stones) – both natural and synthetic – are known for their quick-working qualities, not only for Japanese blades, but also for their Western equivalents. The small particles that do the cutting…
Santoku Vs. Gyuto – What’s The Difference?
If you don’t own yet any Japanese kitchen knife, the exotic sounding names – gyuto, santoku, nakiri, sujihiki, deba etc. probably don’t ring any bell. Even if you’re a knife expert, familiar with all the…
How To Use Chopsticks Like A Pro
Learning to eat with chopsticks is inevitable if you’re planning to travel to Japan, North, or Southeast Asia. You don’t even need to look that far. With the trendy sushi restaurants all over Europe and…
How To Use Magnetic Knife Racks?
Although the way to store knives on magnetic rack should seem like a no-brainer, it may actually create a lot of confusion to some people. In a wall-mounted knife rack, do the knives go blade…