Japanese Knife Guide

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Misono Knife, a Western Style Japanese Knife Review

The first and oldest knife manufacturer of Western style knife in Japan is none other than, the Misono Cutlery Co., Ltd. that was being manage by Mr. Toru Shimizu together with his relatives Kimio Shimizu as the Chairperson, Junji Shimizu and Akira Shimizu as the Director. The family started in 1935 by producing blade for vegetable peelers, in the year 1945 they began importing painting palate knives and in 1960 the journey of being the oldest manufacturer of western knives started. They combined the advanced technology with the traditional forging techniques as their method and the 150,000 production every year […]

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Yaxell Knife Product with Reviews

Again, from the land of origin of the famous forger of knives, the Capital of forging in Japan, Seki City Gifu Japan. Of the sixty members of the Seki Cutlery association, many of them have become well-known even abroad and continue to thrive. One of them is Yaxell Corporation, the company that started in 1932 by making pocket knives. In 1947, their company became known as Yamada Cutlery Mfg. & Co., and in the following years they established branches in Tokyo and Osaka. In 1976, again they changed their name to Yamada Mfg. Co., Ltd., and opened offices in Tokyo […]

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Masahiro Knives: The Finest Simplicity, History, Best Knives & Reviews

The founder of Masahiro was a man named Kazuichi Hattori. He founded the company nearly 80 years ago in 1948 in Seki, Japan. All of Masahiro’s knives are handmade by excellent craftsmans to ensure quality knives with amazing sharpness. These knives are not for the faint of heart and are oriented towards professional chefs, or those who are least those who are knowledgeable and confident in their skills. Masahiro prides themselves not only on their knives, but also that these knives are Japanese. From production to the materials these are Japanese. Masahiro knives are not known for being superfluous and […]

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Global Knife, Best Knives & Reviews

These names brought about one of the changes in the knife-making industry in Japan. Yuzo Watanabe founder of Yoshida Metal Industry Co., Ltd., Mino Tsuchida aka “Mr. Global” founder of Master Cutlery Corporation and the face of Global knife and Komin Yamada is the one who design the series of Global knife, together in 1983 they successfully launched the Stainless-Steel Knife they named “GLOBAL”.  This knife finished the issues of Traditional Japanese Knives that required a good maintenance to prevent rusting. The ever first Stainless-Steel knives Yuzo Watanabe made was the Bunmei Gincho in 1960. In 1988 with the help […]

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Kanefusa Fujiwara Knives, History, Reviews & Best Knives

The story of samurai and the swords artisanship began in the 16th century. They were peasants with farmlands of large areas and has their first government called the Kamakura Shogunate. This proved to be the starting point of a legacy, which continues until today. The samurai swords became well known across the world and the art of forging steel to make weapons was passed down to generations. Japanese steel artistry has a unique place in the world now. The knowledge to manipulate steel has led to the ever-growing industry of kitchen knives. The reason they are preferred over other is […]

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Yoshihiro Knives: Reviews & Best Knives

Yoshihiro is one of the best brands of high-quality knives. They are considered as one of the oldest brands with more than a hundred years of experience. Yoshihiro’s origin of knife-making techniques can be traced back to the 14th century when swordsmiths created the Samurai’s Katana through forging iron with fire and water. Then, during the Showa period, Yoshihiro was founded. Unlike other overpromoted brands, Yoshihiro’s affordability, careful production, and kitchen attractiveness top it off.Each knife is carefully made by the hand of master artisans to deliver high-quality standards. Being in the international market only since 2008, Yamawaki Cutlery MFG., […]

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The 5 Best Slicing Knives & How to Select The Best One

Slicer knives are specialize in cutting meat. They are suitable for removing meat threads, cutting meat into thin slices, and making meat dishes more delicious. Slicer Knives are called “Sujihiki knife” in Japan. Next to Gyuto and Santoku knives, Slicer knives are often purchased by people who cook meat frequently. There are many types of Slocer knives and it can be difficult to know which one to choose. In this article, I will explain how to choose the best Slicer knives for you, explain the differences between them and Gyuto and Yanagiba knives, and introduce some recommended Japanese Slicer knives. […]

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The Shigeki Tanaka knives Products and Reviews

Another man that brought art to the craftsman industry is one of the young blacksmiths, Shigeki Tanaka (4th generation). He was known not only in Japan but also abroad but before that here is some glimpse about how he started in this field of knife manufacturing. Well, it is no wonder that Mr. Tanaka has been successful in this industry because it seems that knife molding is destined for him. In fact, he was born in the family of blacksmiths from his grandfather Mr. Gentaro who at that time was the one who made the sickle (Tanaka Tsutomo Sickle Manufacturing […]

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Shun Cutlery Brand History & Features: A Fresh Take on Knives by KAI Industry

While the entity that is known today as Shun Cutlery is a relatively new company, the practices and origins of Shun date further back. In 1908, Seijiro founded the company that would become KAI Corporation and eventually establish a popular brand that we all know as Shun Cutlery. Shun recognized that the people were getting used to the heavy and bulky knives that were common in European countries and kitchens and wanted to switch things up. They wanted to introduce cutlery that did the exact same as European knives, but used lightweight technology that would make knives feel comfortable and […]

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Kasumi Knives- Sharpness and Functionality through Tradition

Sumikama is known for manufacturing Kasumi knives worldwide. They specialized in producing knives from very advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. In choosing knives, you cannot go wrong with Sumikama – Kasumi Knives. Kasumi’s unrivaled record of excellence can be traced back 780 years ago.As for Kasumi knives, they proved the might of Japanese swordsmiths. It has unparalleled sharpness right off the box. Kasumi knives are professional knives that proved useful for both home and commercial cooking. These knives are undoubtedly utilizing over 100 years of experience, knowledge, and expertise in swordsmithing handed down from generation to generation. Sumikama is a […]