Sharp Knives, Beautiful Cooking
Sharp Knives, Beautiful Cooking
We often receive knives whose edge profiles have become severely distorted after years of sharpening. By the time they are brought to us, their owners can no longer correct the damage themselves. The knife shown in the photo had been…
“How long can a Japanese knife last?” This is a question we often receive from our customers. As we mentioned in a previous article, Japanese knives can maintain their cutting performance for decades because they can be resharpened on whetstones.…
This is a question I occasionally get during my knife-sharpening classes: “Do I need an angle guide to keep a consistent angle when sharpening a knife?” The short answer is no, you do not. In fact, if your goal is…
The first thing to understand is the difference between a protective oxide layer, commonly called a patina, red rust, and the dark corrosion layer that can develop beneath severe rust. A patina is a relatively stable oxide layer that forms…
Have you ever heard of unagi, the Japanese freshwater eel? Eel is not eaten as commonly in Europe or North America as it is in Japan, so some people may find its long, snake-like appearance rather unusual. In Japan, however,…
During the summer in Japan, local community groups and schools sometimes organize outdoor activities where children go camping by a river and enjoy fishing for rainbow trout or catching them by hand. I remember taking part in something similar when…
Rust is something every knife owner will eventually encounter. But did you know that not all rust is the same? There is “bad rust” and there is what many knife enthusiasts consider “good rust.” Rust is the result of oxidation,…
A knife is a tool that’s meant to be used. If you use it regularly, clean it, dry it, and maintain it properly, it can last for decades. But if you leave it forgotten in the back of a kitchen…
Thank you very much for your continued support. At our workshop, every knife is carefully inspected and sharpened according to its condition, with the goal of restoring its performance while helping it last for many years. Due to the rising…
Because It Is the Foundation of Edge Sharpening If you are buying your first whetstone or are new to knife sharpening, the first skill you should learn is edge sharpening—restoring the cutting edge by sharpening the very tip of the…