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shirogami aogami steel japanese knives
February 7, 2017 - Japanese kitchen knives

Shirogami (#1) & Aogami (#2) Steels – The Difference

In this article, we will explain the differences between Shirogami (also called #1 steel) and Aogami (also called #2 steel). The words Ao and Shiro mean…
steel cut japanese knife
February 7, 2017 - Japanese kitchen knives

Guide To The Best Knife Steel: VG10, Blue Steel And More

Whether you’re a professional kitchen chef or an amateur cook, Japanese knife you should pay particular attention to the type of steel used in the…

rusted japanese knife maintenance
February 7, 2017 - Equipment care

3 Ways You May Be Ruining Your Japanese Knives

Are you ruining your Japanese knives? Like most high-quality equipment, these knives need a little love and care. When sharing things with other people, we…
knife japanese silicon
February 7, 2017 - Japanese kitchen knives

Knife steel composition chart

As an deeper analysis of our Guide to the Best Knife Steel, we’ve compiled the reference table below showing the most popular types of knife steel and…

single double bevel blade
February 7, 2017 - Japanese kitchen knives

The Difference Between A Single & A Double Edged Blade

In European tradition, knives are bevelled on both sides of the blade; coming to a point in the middle. In Japanese tradition, however, the bevel…

japanese cutting blade knife
February 7, 2017 - Equipment care

How To Take Care Of Your Japanese Kitchen Knives: What To Do To Avoid Rust

Japanese knives (“wa-bōchō”) and Japanese swords (“nihontō”) are made in the same way. Not without the reason, the swords of Japan are said to have…

moritaka gyuto 210mm aogami super
February 7, 2017 - Equipment care

How To Maintain Your Kitchen Knives Like A Pro

Remember these 3 rules to give your knives a good, long life (良い長寿命): Don't put your knife in a dishwasher, ever. Store your knives either…
sharpen your kitchen knife stone
February 7, 2017 - Equipment care

How To Sharpen Your Kitchen Knife

Konnichiwa! In today’s article, we’ll show you the best practices to sharpen your kitchen knife (not only Japanese ones). But before learning how to sharpen your…

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