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From Our Journal
The latest insights on Japanese knives, techniques, and culinary craft
Honyaki vs Kasumi: How Japanese Knives Are Really Built
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How to Maintain a Wooden Knife Handle — Oil, Clean, and Preserve
A wooden knife handle is a living material that responds to its environment. Neglect it, and it cracks, swells, loosens, or grows mold. Care for it properly, and it develops a warm patina that im...
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Best Knife for Cutting Bread — Serrated vs Straight Edge Showdown
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