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[Customer complaint] the sharp tip bent through regular kitchen use !
September 18, 2017 Knife Sharpening
A customer gave us a complaint about trouble at the tip of a kitchen knife, “I have restored a broken tip on a Damascus hammered knife. I have 3 such knives, and it is possible to bend the sharp tip through regular kitchen use. Not by dropping the knife… If you try to hammer the …
All about Aogami, highly ranked material for kitchen knives (2)
September 13, 2017 Steel Qualities
Aogami No.1 (Blue Paper Steel No. 1) As basic information of Aogami No.1, it contains a high amount of carbon, and higher amount of chromium and tungsten than Aogami No.2. For this reason, the price tends to be more expensive than No.2. Because of its stickiness and abrasion resistance, Aogami No.1 is highly recommended if …
Isn’t it meat? Essence of Japanese Edomae Nigiri Zushi
September 2, 2017 Japanese Cuisine
One pierced Nigiri-Zushi served in front of you. There are many kinds of attention of Japanese sushi chefs including “eyes to select better fish” and “techniques to make the best use of freshness”. We’d like to introduce the famous restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo “Sushi Aoki” for a genuine Edomae Zushi. Do you enjoy the video? …
What is Kurouchi Knife ?
August 23, 2017 Blade StylesSteel Qualities
A customer gave us a question about the black colored blade, “i already bought knife via your page i was just wondering what is the difference between white steel that looks completely silver(polished) and the ones (also white steel) with black color on base of knife like one i bought. (1) first knife ….. BLACK …
All about Aogami, highly ranked material for kitchen knives (1)
August 16, 2017 Steel Qualities
Introduction of Aogami, highly ranked material for Kitchen Knives We are going to share with you about “Blue Paper Steel”, the highly ranked material for cutlery steel known as “Aoko” or “Aogami” in Japanese. “Aogami” is an alloy steel made of Shirogami (or called “White Paper Steel”, a carbon steel with low content of impurities), mixed …
Excellent Tool to Carry Kitchen Knives Easily and Safely
August 9, 2017 Accessories
What do you use to carry your kitchen knives? Attache case, Knife bag, sheath(Saya) or others? We’re pleased to introduce one of the better solution. This knife roll pocket bag is designed by the Japanese popular kitchen knife manufacturer, TOJIRO Co., Ltd., to hold 5 knives to be rolled so that you can carry knives …
Stylish 45 Layer Damascus Mirror Finished Knives
July 30, 2017 Damascus KnivesBrands
New stylish mirror-finished version of Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus series is now available. This beautiful blade is crafted out of a 45-layer Damascus Stainless steel with AUS10 Alloy Core. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel. The blade surface is mirror-finished to be better appearance and hygiene. Each knife …
JAPANESE PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN KNIVES
July 26, 2017 Damascus KnivesBrandsSteel Qualities
Some dedicated people who get eager to suddenly start something new like golf, fishing or music tend to procure better tools for their purpose first. Cooking is not exception. If you are one of such a maniac of cooking, what do you want to do above all? Today we introduce one of the premium video …
The Largest Dance Festival in Japan
July 18, 2017 Events
Do you know Awa Odori? The Largest Dance Festival in Japan called “Fool’s Dance” whose origins date back 400 years. — amazing street parties, music festivals and carnivals, annually held from 12 to 15 August as part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture. “Awa” is the former name of Tokushima. This Awa festival features …
Gion Matsuri Festival in KYOTO
July 4, 2017 Events
[updated on July 4, 2017] We have to introduce the most famous festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri. It has started on 1st July, and takes place over the entire month of July. The Gion Matsuri is not only the most famous but also one of the oldest & greatest in Japan. The origin is said a Goryoue or Mitamamatsuri …
Takohiki v.s. Yanagiba, Which is suitable for Sushi and Sashimi?
July 1, 2017 Types & PurposesKnife Structure
A customer gave us a good question about Sushi/Sashimi knives. “I’m looking for a sushi knife, can’t decide which I should select, Takohiki or Yanagiba. The takohiki just look cool, functionally wise they should be the same but which would be better for sushi related tasks, mainly sashimi and nigiri?” It is a kind of basic question but very …
[updated] Tojiro Launched JAPAN LIMITED Brand “FUJITORA”
June 28, 2017 TopicsDamascus KnivesBrands
[updated June 28] The price of FUJITORA brand knives has gotten more reasonable. >>Check the details We’re pleased to announce that TOJIRO Co., ltd. has released the JAPAN Limited Brand “FUJITORA”, developed exclusively for Japanese domestic market, in response to Japanese quality-demanding customers’ expectation. Needless to say, “FUJITORA” blades are quite extremely sharp, hard, and durable …
HAMO, essential food in summer Kyoto
June 19, 2017 TopicsJapanese Cuisine
Do you know HAMO? Many Japanese restaurants put some dish of HAMO to their menu for reflecting the summer season, very popular in Japan, but it is actually not well-known outside Japan. HAMO is a white-meat fish in the eel family, daggertooth pike conger which has a deep ripped mouth with sharp teeth at the upper and …
A Postal Letter from Customer
June 15, 2017 Topics
A several days ago, a postal letter from our customer has arrived at our office in Japan, and impressed us very much. Very few people recently write a letter with a pen, but he actually did in addition to his great feedback. This time we’re pleased to introduce it (excluding some serious part) with a thankful heart to …
My knife got a little bent at the tip…
June 1, 2017 Knife Sharpening
Over the last three years, more than ten customers has gotten in trouble about their sushi knives (Japanese kitchen knives) and contacted us in a gentlemanly tone for example, “The tip of my knife got a little bent :(. Anyways, I wanted to ask you, what is the proper way to sharpen this sushi knife. Please advice me the best …
