Knife Types

JAPANESE KNIVES
Collection of Japanese knives in various blade lengths on display

Japanese Knife Blade Lengths: Which Size Do You Actually Need?
Japanese knives come in a wide range of blade lengths, from 120 mm petty knives to 300 mm slicers. This...
Knife Types
Close-up of Japanese knife blade edge showing bevel grind

Single Bevel vs Double Bevel Japanese Knives: Which is Right for You?
Single bevel and double bevel are two fundamentally different ways to grind a knife edge. Learn how each works, their...
Knife Types
Japanese bread knife with artisan bread on wooden cutting board

Japanese Bread Knives: Why They Cut Better and Which to Choose
Japanese bread knives use harder steel, finer serrations, and thinner blades to produce cleaner, crumb-free cuts. Discover what sets them...
Knife Types
Japanese honesuki boning knife for poultry and meat preparation

What is a Honesuki Knife? The Japanese Poultry and Boning Specialist
The honesuki is Japan’s purpose-built poultry and boning knife — stiff, sturdy, and precise. Learn what makes it different from...
Knife Types
Recent Posts
Japanese vs German Knives: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Best Blade for Your Kitchen

Japanese vs German Knives: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Best Blade for Your Kitchen
Curious about the real difference between Japanese vs German knives? Discover how...
Buying Guides

Japanese vs German Knives 2026: The Definitive Comparison
Japanese vs German Knives 2026, The Definitive Comparison 🕐 12 min read...
Buying Guides
Best 8 inch chef knife - Japanese gyuto knife on cutting board

Best 8 Inch Chef Knife in 2026: The Complete Guide to Finding Your Perfect Blade
Looking for the best 8 inch chef knife? This expert guide compares...
Buying Guides

Your Japanese Knife Went in the Dishwasher. Here Is What to Do
The dishwasher is the single worst thing you can do to a...
Buying Guides

The Honest Japanese Knife Starter Kit for Culinary Students
Culinary schools hand out knife lists. The lists are usually wrong: they...
Buying Guides
Our Topics
Popular Posts

When to Send Your Japanese Knife to a Sharpening Service
The Complete Guide to Knife Edge Angles — From 10 to 25 Degrees

The Complete Guide to Knife Edge Angles: From 10 to 25 Degrees
Japanese Knife Sharpening Angles: Honing Precision, Honoring Tradition

Japanese Knife Sharpening Angles: Honing Precision, Honoring Tradition
The Best Whetstones for Sharpening Knives: A Complete Guide to Choosing and Using Sharpening Stones

The Best Whetstones for Sharpening Knives: A Complete Guide to Choosing and Using Sharpening Stones
Subscribe Us
Subscribe to our newsletter and receive a selection of cool articles every weeks