Sharp Knives, Beautiful Cooking
Sharp Knives, Beautiful Cooking
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,…
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…
This Santoku knife combines the best of both worlds: stainless steel for rust resistance and high-carbon steel for exceptional sharpness. Its blade has a laminated construction, with a core of high-carbon steel sandwiched between softer stainless steel. When used properly,…
This knife had apparently been stored away somewhere and left unused for many years. These days, except for people who regularly go fishing or prepare whole fish, there are fewer opportunities to use a deba knife. As a result, it…
This knife features a three-layer laminated construction, with a high-carbon steel core that can rust and stainless steel cladding that is highly resistant to corrosion. By using high-carbon steel for the cutting edge and stainless steel for the outer layers,…
A commercial kitchen knife with noticeable chips and rust. The owner told me that this knife had been used professionally in a restaurant for many years before being passed down for home use. For household cooking, I felt it was…
This is a slicer knife used in a professional kitchen. As you can see, the blade has become extremely narrow from repeated sharpening, the edge profile has been distorted, and the tip area has developed a pronounced “bird’s neck” shape.…
This knife requires a fairly extensive repair. At first glance, you might wonder:“What’s wrong with it?” However, the shape of the blade has actually been damaged. Specifically, the cutting edge has become uneven and curves upward from the heel of…