The Kai Seki Magoroku Damascus Gyutou Chef Knife is a high-quality, Japanese-made knife that is perfect for home cooks and professional chefs alike. The blade is made of high-carbon Damascus steel, which is known for its strength, durability, and sharpness. The handle is made of PakkaWood, which is a durable and water-resistant material. The knife comes with a saya, or sheath, … [Read more...] about Kai Seki Magoroku Damascus Gyutou Chef Knife Review
Japanese Knives
Shigeharu Kitchen Knife
Ditto my Shigeharu. They started at least 800 years ago; still one man in his small, unostentatious Kyoto workshop - and you feel that tradition every time you pick it up. pic.twitter.com/6cwnDB7fwX— Rupert Stubbs (@resourcefulco) October 30, 2022 … [Read more...] about Shigeharu Kitchen Knife
Aritsugu Kitchen Knife
My favorite tool in the kitchen. ~only knife I use. Bought in Kyoto yrs ago. Aritsugu, company been around for ~500y and used to make swords. Could I cut food with the cheaper knifes I have? Yes. But this brings me more pleasure for some reason I can’t explain. Quality>quantity pic.twitter.com/rYpYAbLaJc— shaarsh (@shaarsh2) October 30, 2022 … [Read more...] about Aritsugu Kitchen Knife
Japanese artisans spend a lifetime learning how to craft custom-made knives
Japanese artisans spend a lifetime learning how to craft custom-made knives pic.twitter.com/vLi1WQkTVi— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) January 7, 2022 … [Read more...] about Japanese artisans spend a lifetime learning how to craft custom-made knives
Kyocera Unveils Bio Series Ceramic Knives for Eco-Conscious Cooks
Plastic-free, recyclable packaging and handles made from natural sugarcane designed for the sustainable kitchen SAN DIEGO - Kyocera, a leader in ceramic cutlery since 1984, today launched its Bio Series of eco-friendly ceramic knives. The new line features a slim, corrugated, 100% recyclable package that’s free of fossil fuel-derived plastic. Ergonomically shaped black … [Read more...] about Kyocera Unveils Bio Series Ceramic Knives for Eco-Conscious Cooks
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WMF Kitchen Knives, Germany
WMF, a solid German brand of quality kitchen knives, probably less known than Wusthof and Zwilling, but still offering an impressive range of all knife styles and sizes. … [Read more...] about WMF Kitchen Knives, Germany
What a Piece of Junk: KAI Seki Magoroku 2000ST AB-5251 Perforated Knife
I bought this knife for $26 as an alternative to considerably more expensive Wüsthof Classic Chef’s Knife – 8″ – Vegetable or Gourmet Ridge “Vegetable Knife” 8″. For all my skepticism about non-sticking properties of granton/ridged/perforated knives the KAI Seki Magoroku 2000ST AB-5251 Perforated Knife indeed performed well when slicing cheese or onion, at least for the first … [Read more...] about What a Piece of Junk: KAI Seki Magoroku 2000ST AB-5251 Perforated Knife
DE BUYER FK2 Asian Chef Knife, 6-Inch, Metallic Black
My latest acquisition is the DE BUYER FK2 Asian Chef Knife, 6-Inch, Metallic Black. I love De Buyer pans but I've never tried before De Buyer knives. I bought this one on a whim in Madrid's El Corte Inglés, enchanted by knife's beautiful shape. It's proved as a worthy purchase, very light and thin blade is a blessing to work with and sharpen, the handle is super-ergonomic. Now … [Read more...] about DE BUYER FK2 Asian Chef Knife, 6-Inch, Metallic Black