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The Master Blacksmiths of Sakai — Profiles in Living Craft
The Master Blacksmiths of Sakai — Profiles in Living Craft Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes Key Takeaways Sakai has been Japan’s premier knife-making center for over 600 years, producing an estimated 90% of Japan’s professional kitchen knives. The Sakai system uniquely se...
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