Japanese Knife Guide

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Santoku knife: Usage, Features, and How to sharpen

Santoku knives are very popular kitchen knives for use around the home, because it’s easy to use for meat, fish, and vegetables. However, there are many types of materials, blade sizes, brands, etc., and many people may not know which one to choose. In this article, we will introduce basic information about Santoku kitchen knives, how to choose the best one, and how to sharpen Santoku kitchen knives. Uses and Features of Santoku Knives Santoku Knives are named after three(San in Japanese) benefits(Toku in Japanese) that are suitable for meat, fish, and vegetables. After 1900, Western cooking became more common […]

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Deba Knife : Uses, Features, and Best Deba Knives

Deba knives are used to cut fish. If you like fishing or cooking fish, you must have at least one of these knives. However, there are many types of Deba knives. They are different in terms of materials, blade sizes, and brands, and many people may not know which one is suitable for them. In this article, we will introduce basic information on Deba knives, how to choose one, and our recommended Deba knives. Uses and Features of Deba Knives Deba knives are specially designed for cutting fish. They feature a short blade which is thick and wide enough to […]

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Tojiro: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity

Tojiro is known throughout Japan as a company that provides excellent quality, sharp, and effective knives. These are pro knives that can be used by anyone from a seasoned chef to the amateur cook looking to start their culinary journey. They have the feel and quality of a pro knife, but for an affordable price that will not break the bank. Tojiro is sharing knife craftsmanship, so everyone can experience what a quality knife should feel and be like. While Tojiro is revered in Japan, as it’s recently entered the international market, people worldwide are recognizing the allure that Japanese […]

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Saji Takeshi Journey and list of Knives

A history to tell and to be shared is the story of Saji Takeshi a well-known master craftsman. Everything don’t come as easy as it seems even though his father Harukichi Saji is the second- generation smith. Saji Takeshi gain his tittle with hard work by training at the local Backsmith Training School for three years, he successfully made knives at the age of 18 with his father supervision, and at the age of 30 he was acknowledged as the third-generation smith. He became the official Traditional Master Craftsman (Dentoukougeishi) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1992. […]

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Usuba Knife : Features & Usage

What is Usuba Knife Usuba（thin-bladed）knife is suitable for cutting and peeling vegetables. The blade is very thin and sharp for delicate cooking such as chopping, peeling, and grinding vegetables without destroying their fibers. The blade is thin and straight from the chin to the cutting edge, so that the entire blade hits the cutting board evenly. It is devised so that the entire blade can be used to perform tasks such as wig-peeling. The shape differs depending on the region, and is divided into Kanto and Kansai types. The Kanto type has an angled blade tip and is called an […]

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Yu Kurosaki Knives – History, Features & Popular Products

Yu Kurosaki is a young knife maker who is attracting attention around the world. His knives are characterized by a unique design called hammered grain（Tsuchime） texture, which prevents food from sticking to the blade. His knives are not only sharp, but also well designed and easy to use, and once you use one, you will be hooked Kurosaki Knives Brand Feature Yu Kurosaki was born in 1979, and after 12 years of training, he started his own business as Kurosaki Uchihamono in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. Kurosaki Uchihamono Production Promotional Video Yu Kurosaki’s knives are made using the traditional Echizen […]

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Kiya knives – Features, Reviews, Price and Popular Kiya knife products

Kiya is one of Japan’s leading kitchen knife brands, with its main store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. it was established in 1792. This article introduces the history and features of the historic knife brand as well as its popular products. Brand Story of Kiya Knives Kiya was founded by Isuke Kato in 1792 in Tokyo (then Edo). The roots of Kiya cutlery can be traced back to 1573 when Kiya was founded in Kyoto. Isuke Kato worked for Kiya and was allowed to establish his own store with kiya brand. However, there was a condition that he would not sell the […]

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Sakai Jikko: Types and Classification of knife

Sakai Jikko is one of the well-established manufacturers of knife in the country of Japan. Located at Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture where knives are produced in known high quality. Celebrating the 100 years since 1901 they opened the new shop in Osaka Namba with a Showroom. They also offer free shipping international via EMS Japan. Prices may change depend on the size of the knife you will buy. You can also request to engrave your name and choose on what method between by hand or by laser your name will be engrave. They engraved names in English too. You may […]

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Sakai Takayuki Best 10 Knives : Different types of knife and its usage

The Sakai Takayuki The brand started the business as manufacturing of knife in over 600 years of Sakai Knives that have been inheriting the tradition of skills generation to generation. The business became a corporation. Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is the AOKI HAMONO SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD, located at 590-0941 Sakai, Osaka Sakai-ku, Zaimokuchonishi 1-chome, 2-28 No. It is near at Sakai Osaka line Myōkoku-ji station. Reach them via E-mail at info@aoki-hamono.co.jp or you may call them on their telephone number 072-229-3737. You may also visit them on their Instagram and Facebook accounts. This world-class pride is being used by […]