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Essential Kitchen Knives: What Knives Do You Really Need?

By Tara Hohenberger

Many of us grew up with a knife block on the kitchen counter that contained up to 20 different knives, few of which had ever seen...

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How To Test the Sharpness of a Knife

How To Test the Sharpness of a Knife

By Tara Hohenberger

A knife can become hard to use once it loses its edge. As your knife becomes dull, you will notice your knife is not cutting...

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Japanese Gyuto Knife: What It Is & How to Use It?

Japanese Gyuto Knife: What It Is & How to Use It?

By Tara Hohenberger

Gyuto are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal multi-purpose knife and can be used for most tasks. Japanese...

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Santoku vs. Chef Knife: Which Is Right for Your Kitchen?

By Tara Hohenberger

A common question from customers, professional chefs and home cooks alike, when purchasing a first Japanese knife is “Which is better, a santoku or a chef...

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Quality Japanese Knife Bags: What To Look For

Quality Japanese Knife Bags: What To Look For

By Tara Hohenberger

Knife bags are an essential tool for chefs on the go as well as cooking enthusiasts that have the need to travel with knives. A...

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How to Avoid a Dull Knife: Key Practices for Japanese Knife Care

How to Avoid a Dull Knife: Key Practices for Japanese Knife Care

By Tara Hohenberger

  Japanese blades are typically thinner and made from harder carbon and stainless steel compared to most European-made knives.  These characteristics of Japanese cutlery can...

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5 Best Fish Filet Knives with Reviews for 2024

5 Best Fish Filet Knives with Reviews for 2024

By Tara Hohenberger

5 Best Knives for Fileting Fish & Reviews More than possibly any other ingredient, fish requires special handling.  Fish needs to be kept super cold...

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The 6 Best Japanese Gyuto Knives Available in 2024

By Tara Hohenberger

The Gyuto knife is a versatile Japanese chef's knife, known for its ability to perform a wide range of kitchen tasks, from slicing meat to...

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The Difference Between Japanese and Western Knives

By Tara Hohenberger

In the last few decades, Japanese knives have experienced a surge in popularity amongst professional chefs and home cooks. Even well-known German and French producers...

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