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…
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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…
Differences Between End Grain Vs. Edge Grain x Cutting Board
We’ve covered essentials on cutting boards in our last article, but as with everything in life, you can always keep digging and learning more and more specifics which can help you to find the perfect product.…
How To Choose The Best Cutting Board?
If you are investing in the kitchen equipment – such as finer knives, then it’s wise to be looking after them by investing in a good chopping board. The cutting board is perhaps the most…
Is It A Bad Luck To Give Knife As A Gift?
Often it’s difficult to find the perfect gift for a friend or a family member, especially when they have all they need. You’re puzzled, trying to come up with something thoughtful, useful, something which will…
Why Minimalistic Interiors Are Good For Your Wellbeing
It’s a messy world and we all get the urge to try and organise what’s around us. How to get going around this smartly? The solution: minimalism Although it may feel like it, minimalism is…
Guide: Get Quality Kitchen Knife At Any Price Range
You should know by now that having a good kitchen knife is crucial to making cooking a pleasure, not a chore. Quality of food affects our moods and by cooking your own you know what’s…