Grooves, dents, and other textures are sometimes featured on Japanese and other kitchen knives. These characteristics have a function other than simple aesthetics of creative license on the part of the knifemaker. What role do dents and grooves on a knife’s blade fulfill in its function? There are 3 main reasons that Japanese knives have …
Rust on your knives is not only unsightly, but if left untreated, it can cause damage to the blade. Rust damage can weaken the structural integrity of the steel and permanently damage your expensive Japanese knife. We will demonstrate how to remove rust spots from your Japanese knife and how you can prevent it from …
One of the characteristics of Japanese steel that makes great knives is the hardness of the steel. The hardness allows the steel to hold an edge very well but comes at a price. Hard steel is brittle, so impacts or torsion on the edge can chip the blade’s cutting edge. Here is how you can …
Very few people know how much a knife weighs. The weight of a knife plays a crucial part in its use and functionality. For example, an EDC should be lightweight so that you have a comfortable fit in your pocket. While a heavy knife will be harder to use and to hold. When buying a …
All knives have basic parts in common. Such as a blade, handle and a sharp cutting edge. Pocket knives are quite unique in that they may be different in size and functionality, but they all consist of mostly the same parts. Though there can be differences between these knives – even when they’re from the …
A Japanese kitchen knife is a precision tool that should not be treated as a multi-purpose utility knife. Japanese knives are an expensive investment and are built with specific cutting tasks in mind. It would be devastating to chip or break the edge of your expensive Japanese knife because you used it inappropriately. What items …