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 …

Buying genuine Japanese kitchen knives represents a significant investment when it comes to these kitchen tools. The knives do not always come with detailed instructions on how to take care of them, and obviously, you would want to take the best care possible of these expensive knives. We have put together a guide to help …

Sharpening stones are the favored method of sharpening many kinds of knives. Kitchen knives, especially Japanese kitchen knives, are most commonly sharpened on sharpening stones. The stones require a certain skill level to be attained to use them effectively. But once this skill has been acquired, it gives a greater measure of control over the …

A hollow edge on a knife is more often referred to as a hollow grind edge or a hollow ground edge, which means that the bevel is ground with a concave radius to it. This allows for a thinner, much sharper edge than many other types of bevel grinds. But what is the best way …