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What Makes a Knife Japanese?
We recently wrote a guide on some of the most famous things to have ever come out of Japan. One thing that appeared on our list was Japanese knives and...
What Makes a Knife Japanese?
We recently wrote a guide on some of the most famous things to have ever come out of Japan. One thing that appeared on our list was Japanese knives and...
What Makes a Knife Left-Handed or Right-Handed?
Being left-handed isn’t always easy. There are lots of tools and utensils that are designed only with right-handed users in mind. A lot would say this isn’t fair but there...
What Makes a Knife Left-Handed or Right-Handed?
Being left-handed isn’t always easy. There are lots of tools and utensils that are designed only with right-handed users in mind. A lot would say this isn’t fair but there...
Forged vs Stamped - What’s the Difference?
The main difference is how these knives are made. Forged knives are made from a single bar of steel whereas a stamped blade is made by cutting the shape from...
Forged vs Stamped - What’s the Difference?
The main difference is how these knives are made. Forged knives are made from a single bar of steel whereas a stamped blade is made by cutting the shape from...
What Are Meat Cleavers Used For?
If you’re looking to get to know this knife a little better and how to use a cleaver properly, this guide tells you everything you need to know. Let’s dive...
What Are Meat Cleavers Used For?
If you’re looking to get to know this knife a little better and how to use a cleaver properly, this guide tells you everything you need to know. Let’s dive...
Why Do We Need to Maintain and Care For Our Jap...
If you don’t take proper care of your Japanese kitchen knives, then you’ll soon find that they go dull and rusty and just won’t perform like they did when they...
Why Do We Need to Maintain and Care For Our Jap...
If you don’t take proper care of your Japanese kitchen knives, then you’ll soon find that they go dull and rusty and just won’t perform like they did when they...
Do you push or pull a blade into a whetstone
A question that most people ask when they first start sharpening knives is should you push or pull when sharpening a knife. Most pros would agree that pulling the blade...
Do you push or pull a blade into a whetstone
A question that most people ask when they first start sharpening knives is should you push or pull when sharpening a knife. Most pros would agree that pulling the blade...
What Is a Burr and How Do You Feel a Burr On a ...
Sharpening a knife is no mean feat and while a lot of people fall into the trap of thinking that this is an easy task, you really should think again....
What Is a Burr and How Do You Feel a Burr On a ...
Sharpening a knife is no mean feat and while a lot of people fall into the trap of thinking that this is an easy task, you really should think again....
Spotlight On the Deba Knife
When we look at Japanese knives, it’s very easy to see the differences between the blades. Naturally, these different designs mean that each knife is intended for a separate purpose....
Spotlight On the Deba Knife
When we look at Japanese knives, it’s very easy to see the differences between the blades. Naturally, these different designs mean that each knife is intended for a separate purpose....
What Is the Honbazuke Method?
When you think about Japanese knives, you think of something that is razor sharp and super efficient. But how do Japanese knife makers get the blades so sharp in the...
What Is the Honbazuke Method?
When you think about Japanese knives, you think of something that is razor sharp and super efficient. But how do Japanese knife makers get the blades so sharp in the...
No Time to Cook? No Problem! Introducing Dinein...
Dineindulge is a private chef hire company that brings delicious dishes to you and your guests, and they’re prepared in the comfort of your kitchen. Imagine being able to invite...
No Time to Cook? No Problem! Introducing Dinein...
Dineindulge is a private chef hire company that brings delicious dishes to you and your guests, and they’re prepared in the comfort of your kitchen. Imagine being able to invite...
What Is a Deba Knife?
The deba knife was traditionally used for boning and filleting fish. However, modern chefs also use it in very similar ways to the chef’s knife or santoku knife. If you’re...
What Is a Deba Knife?
The deba knife was traditionally used for boning and filleting fish. However, modern chefs also use it in very similar ways to the chef’s knife or santoku knife. If you’re...
What Are the Dos and Don'ts When Eating a Japan...
One of the most fascinating things about living on planet earth is the way that humans have developed customs and proper etiquette for almost everything. What’s truly amazing is how...
What Are the Dos and Don'ts When Eating a Japan...
One of the most fascinating things about living on planet earth is the way that humans have developed customs and proper etiquette for almost everything. What’s truly amazing is how...
Things to Avoid When Sharpening Knives
Keeping your knives sharp ensures that they perform to the best of their ability and are safer to use. There are many different ways of sharpening a knife, depending on...
Things to Avoid When Sharpening Knives
Keeping your knives sharp ensures that they perform to the best of their ability and are safer to use. There are many different ways of sharpening a knife, depending on...
Why Does My Knife Dull?
We all use kitchen knives for preparing food but have you ever noticed that your knife begins to not perform as well? This is likely because it is going dull...
Why Does My Knife Dull?
We all use kitchen knives for preparing food but have you ever noticed that your knife begins to not perform as well? This is likely because it is going dull...
How to Remove Rust From Knives
Stainless steel is one of the most common materials for knife blades. It has a lot of excellent properties and while it doesn't rust easily, just like any other type...
How to Remove Rust From Knives
Stainless steel is one of the most common materials for knife blades. It has a lot of excellent properties and while it doesn't rust easily, just like any other type...
Single Bevel vs Double Bevel Knives: Which Is B...
When you’re shopping for kitchen knives, or any other type of knife, for that matter, one of the things you will often come across is the bevel of the knife....
Single Bevel vs Double Bevel Knives: Which Is B...
When you’re shopping for kitchen knives, or any other type of knife, for that matter, one of the things you will often come across is the bevel of the knife....
Which Is the Best Knife Sharpening System?
No two kitchens are the same so if you’re looking for the best knife sharpening system, we’re here to explain everything you need to know. We’ll cover the five main...
Which Is the Best Knife Sharpening System?
No two kitchens are the same so if you’re looking for the best knife sharpening system, we’re here to explain everything you need to know. We’ll cover the five main...
Do I Really Need a Paring Knife?
While the paring knife may be the smallest of the bunch, smaller even than the utility knife, that isn’t to say that it doesn’t have a world of uses. In...
Do I Really Need a Paring Knife?
While the paring knife may be the smallest of the bunch, smaller even than the utility knife, that isn’t to say that it doesn’t have a world of uses. In...