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Why Japanese Knives Are Better — The Science and Craft Behind the Edge
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Key Takeaways Japanese knives use harder steel (58-67 HRC vs 54-58 HRC) enabling sharper, longer-lasting edges Thinner blade geometry reduces cutting resistance by up to 40% compared to Western knives Acute edge angles (10-15 degrees vs 1...
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Why Japanese Knives Are Better — The Science and Craft Behind the Edge
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