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What is Japanese Nagura Stone used for ?
February 22, 2018 Knife Sharpening
We’re pleased to introduce to you the “Nagura” stone today. Do you know what it is used for? A Nagura stone is a small waterstone, used to condition waterstones during use. Yes, as you’ve already guess, the word “Nagura” means “correcting” in Japanese. Nagura stones are used to create a honing paste on the surface …
Mysterious History of Damascus Knives
February 13, 2018 Damascus KnivesSteel Qualities
Mysterious History in India “Damascus”, also known as “Wootz”, is the name of steel material with a wooden pattern and is thought to have originated from the Ancient India. It’s also perceived as one of the materials used to make a strong sword. As much of its manufacturing method haven’t been uncovered completely, it is …
What’s the difference between “Omotenashi” and “Service”?
February 7, 2018 Japanese CultureJapanese Cuisine
Do you think it’s true that the Japanese have a heart of “omotenashi”? Today, we’d like to introduce three Omotenashi spirits that Japanese ladies and gentlemen need to remember. What “Omotenashi” is all about? It’s one of the bad things about the Japanese to be willing to use a certain word without deeply thinking its …
The TOP LINE of Sakai Takayuki, GINMAKI Mirrored Honyaki Knives
February 1, 2018 Brands
We’re pleased to introduce to you this Ginmaki Mirrored Honyaki series, the TOP line of Sakai Takayuki brand that has been cultivated through a long 600-year history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Japan. The mirror finished High-Carbon Steel Knife is made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and …
Heavy snow across Japan this week
January 24, 2018 Japanese CultureTopics
A blizzard is about to sweep along the Sea of Japan coast from Hokkaido, Sankin to Kyushu around January 25, because a large low-pressure system is expected to stay over Northern Japan until the beginning of February. Kyoto, the Japanese ancient capital has already been covered with white color. The “Kinkaku-ji” temple looked more beautiful …
MASAMOTO KS3127 Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko Chef Knife (Gyuto) 270mm Limitedly in Stock
We’re pleased to announce the popular 270mm version of MASAMOTO Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko Chef Knife (Gyuto) has finally got in stock, in a limited quantity. This gyuto 270mm “KS3127” has been out of stock for more than half a year so far because their traditional-beautility & popularity. But, now is the extremely rare chance to purchase …
MASAMOTO KS3124 Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko Chef Knife (Gyuto) 240mm newly in stock (Limited)
We’re pleased to announce to our customers that … the popular MASAMOTO Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko Chef Knife (Gyuto)240mm has got in stock, in a limited quantity. This gyuto 240mm KS3124 has been out of stock for more than half a year so far because their traditional-beautility & popularity. But, now is the extremely rare chance to …
Kimono as the Japanese culture
January 12, 2018 Japanese Culture
Kunio Yanagida (1875~1962), known as the father of Japanese native folkloristics, or minzokugaku, analyzed the Japanese culture focusing on a cyclical rhythm comprised of two different types of events: “hare” and “ke”. Events of “hare” includes “shogatsu” (new year holidays), “obon” (a unique vacation season in summer to welcome spirits of their ancestors) and any …
Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Water Quench Aogami (Blue paper) Steel Knife Series
January 7, 2018 BrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to introduce to you this Honyaki Water Quench Aogami (Blue paper) Steel Knife Series by Sakai Takayuki. The series made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. Its blade is made through Japanese Traditional Honyaki process, so the edge gets very hard and retains …
ISEYA Popular 33-Layer Damascus Knives with Japanese-inspired emblem newly in stock (Limited)
January 1, 2018 Damascus Knives
Iseya 33-Layer Damascus Knives are very popular because of the gold Japanese-inspired emblem on the blade as well as their beautiful damascus texture. We’re pleased to announce our customers that … this series has got in stock, in a limited quantity. Most types of this series were sometimes out of stock for half a year …
Kiku Daikon – Japanese beautiful flourish decoration with radish
December 27, 2017 Japanese Cuisine
The Kiku Daikon (chrysanthemum radish) is designated an intangible local cultural asset of Mito City in Japan. It looks difficult to make such a beautiful flourish decoration with a sophisticated technique, but if inserting a bamboo skewer at the center of the locket, it is not as difficult as you would think. We hope that …
Season’s Greetings
December 25, 2017 Topics
We wish you, you and your family and friends a Wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year! All the Hocho-Knife staff IMPORT JAPAN.COM, INC. Hocho-Knife Sales Teammport Japan.com,Inc. Florida, USA Kyoto and Hyogo, JAPAN www.hocho-knife.com/
Sharp & Durable, Sakai Takayuki Premier Grade Japanese-style Knives
December 18, 2017 Brands
Some professional chefs gave their positive feedback, “For the longer time I use it, I must have more understood the competitive advantage and sharpness durability of the Grand Chef.” The Grand Chef is a durable razor-sharp knife made out of the highest quality stainless steel, which makes hard, sharp cutting edges with surprisingly easy re-sharpening, like …
How to use Kiritsuke Yanagiba knives for Japanese Sushi
December 13, 2017 Blade StylesHow toJapanese Cuisine
This video tells in exhaustive detail how to use Kiritsuke Yanagiba knives (or a maker calls them “hien”) for Japanese sushi. The Kiritsuke Yanagiba itself has a stylish shape like Japanese sword or Katana, and is very functional to make sushi and sashimi. This time, the stage is a sushi restaurant “SHIMIZU” where a skilled sushi …
JAPAN BLUE Damascus Knife & Saya Sheath SET for Perfect GIFT
December 9, 2017 Damascus KnivesBrands
Japanese traditional “Ai-zome” beautiful blue handle version of Damascus Knife & Saya Sheath SET has been released by Sakai Takayuki. This beautiful SET is crafted out of a 45-layer Damascus Swedish Stainless steel with Japanese traditional indigo-dyed (Ai-zome) beautiful blue saya and handle. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, excellent edge retention and a light center …
