A Santoku knife is a popular Japanese knife choice in the kitchen, and many first-time Japanese knife buyers add a Santoku to their collection first. Why is the Santoku popular, and how can you get one without blowing your budget? The Santoku is one of the most famous Japanese kitchen knife designs, alongside the Gyuto, …
A Japanese kitchen knife is a long-term investment, so you should buy a knife that you will be comfortable using, especially if you have small hands. Are Japanese kitchen knives available for people with smaller hands? How do you select an appropriately-sized knife? An oversized knife can be cumbersome in the kitchen, causing hand fatigue …
Japanese knives are quality kitchen tools that can be expensive, which is why these knives are bought individually rather than as a set. One of the best Japanese kitchen knives to start with is the versatile gyuto. Sourcing quality knives can be a challenge for knife buyers, so we have recommended some options that may …
Knife sharpening on stones is a fairly hot topic in knife communities, with everyone giving their opinion on the best oils to use on the stones. Our discussion on the benefit of sharpening stone oils and some recommendations will help you decide for yourself which route to go. The best sharpening oil to use with …
Japanese kitchen knives are a pleasure to use in the kitchen because of the knives’ quality and blade sharpness. Choosing a Nakiri for your kitchen is a decision you will not regret to make processing fruit, vegetables, and herbs for your cooking a breeze. We will showcase our selection of 4 Nakiri knives that we …
Many knife owners don’t realize the cutting board material’s importance in preserving their knives’ sharp edges. The choice of cutting board material is key, especially if you have expensive kitchen knives or knives with specific cutting board requirements. We will discuss the top 3 materials to choose from to use with your kitchen knives. The …
