Why do some people prefer carbon steel knives?

Carbon steel knives need special care and cleaning to prevent rust, to allow them [...]

Maintaining and caring for your knives after use

There is much talk about how to use knives, how to cut different foods, and [...]

5 common mistakes when sharpening knives

In this post we will review some of the common mistakes made when sharpening knives. [...]

Know more about KAI knives: a brand of Japanese knives of quality and design

In our catalog we work with the best knife brands and today we want to [...]

The Deba Knife – Types, Uses and Maintenance

The Japanese Deba knife is one of the 3 basic models used in Japanese cuisine [...]

Cutting boards for the kitchen: types and utilities

We are specialists in knives and one of the most important rules to keep your [...]

Sharpening steels. Types and purposes

When we talk about knife sharpening with professional chefs and butchers, one of the things [...]

3 Japanese knives for cutting fish and preparing sushi and sashimi

Sushi is basically a ball of rice flavored with vinegar (also from rice) and other [...]

Find Japanese knife care secrets

Japanese knives have great prestige in the world of chefs and their care is essential. [...]

The Santoku Knife – Types, Uses and Maintenance

The Santoku knives are, perhaps, the most well known Japanese knives in our kitchen. This [...]

Discover the secret of the Japanese whetstone

Japan has a gastronomy culture where there is a prominent respect for knives, and extreme [...]

Types of Japanese knives

In the ancient Japanese culture, cooking plays an important role. Japanese knives require extensive knowledge [...]