In the culinary world, there is often much debate over what type of knives are better. A chef’s knife or a Japanese-style kitchen knife? The differences between these two types of knives can be difficult to understand for someone who doesn’t work in the industry. One common question that is asked in this regard is …
Have you ever looked at your own knife and wondered why there are holes in the handle? Knife handles may feature holes for a variety of reasons. In many cases, there is no single answer about why some knives have holes in their handle because it can depend on the type of knife and its …
The traditional method of making knives is to forge the knife out of steel, which can be a very labor-intensive process, especially to produce a knife that has a very thin blade. The development in technology and metal cutting techniques has resulted in the production of stamped knives that are available today. If you are …
Most people don’t realize that the handle of a Japanese knife is just as important as the blade when it comes to using the knife. In the Japanese knife designs, as much thought goes into the handle design as into the blade design of the knife. The shape and feel of the handle of a …
Japanese kitchen knives have become the standard against which all other kitchen knives are compared. The detail and focus on function that goes into the design and manufacture of these knives are part of what makes Japanese knives favorites in the kitchen for specific tasks. The Nakiri, or more accurately, the Nakiri bocho, is one …
Japanese knives are considered to be the ultimate knife to own and use in the kitchen, and many people are willing to pay a high price to have one of these knives or a set of these knives in their kitchen. Why are these knives held in such high regard and often revered as the …