Why purchase a handmade knife? Part 1

Jun 25, 2017

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From many hours of personal use of my own chef and steak knives, I can easily answer the question "Why purchase a handmade knife?" I have many handmade knives, many made by Gregg and our bladesmiths, and others I have...

Caring for your new Japanese Knives-Part 5

Jun 19, 2017

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Caring for your new Japanese Knives-Part 5

In Part 5 of our series, you will find that by following a few simple tips when using your Japanese knives, you will ensure years of problem-free use, and keep your blade sharp much longer. In short, you will also...

Caring for your new Japanese Knife-Part 4

Jun 02, 2017

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Caring for your new Japanese Knife-Part 4

In the first three parts of our knife care series, we discussed washing and storage of your knives. Today we turn to care of your blades and the difference between a Japanese blade and a European (also known as a...

Caring for your new Japanese Knife-Part 3

May 28, 2017

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Caring for your new Japanese Knife-Part 3

Once you have owned and used a fine hand-forged knife with the warm feel and comfort of a handcrafted wood handle, you will wonder why you spent so many years using anything else! I get this type of comment all...

Caring for your new Japanese Knife-Part 2

May 23, 2017

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Caring for your new Japanese Knife-Part 2

In Part 1 of our "Care and Handling" blog series, we discussed washing your handmade knife. Your knife is a precision instrument designed for slicing and cutting. It has been forged by a master Japanese bladesmith using the very finest...

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Why purchase a handmade knife? Part 1

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