Blade Styles
Shigeki Tanaka Arch-shaped “Hakata” Knives with Damascus Texture
September 3, 2019 Damascus KnivesBrandsBlade Styles
The Shigeki Tanaka “HAKATA” knives have a traditional & stylish arched shape, that is said one of the legendary Japanese Santoku knives which were made at Hakata area in Kyushu, JAPAN long time ago. VG-10 Damascus Hakata Knife The VX-10 blade is made of Nickel Damascus-patterned blades with a core of VG-10 stainless steel for …
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Sword-like Aonamiuchi Sakimaru-Takohiki with Saya Sheath
November 12, 2018 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Sakimaru-Takohiki features Japanese sword-like shape with the beautiful & precious WAVE pattern seen on the reverse side surface. The pattern is called “Montanren”, generated in the Japanese traditional forging process by only high-skill seasoned blacksmiths. Sword-like shaped blade Traditional Hand Engraving Precious WAVE pattern The blade material is higher rank Blue Paper (Aogami) #1 …
What is the difference, Gyuto and Santoku knives ?
July 6, 2018 Types & PurposesBlade Styles
Some customers ask us, “what is the difference, between “Gyuto” and “Santoku” knives?” — because they are both categorized “all purpose knives”. “Gyuto” in Japanese is one of the most standard and globally-popular blade among western style knives, so called “Chef’s Knife”. Gyuto has a slim blade for intricate tasks, and is one of the most …
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 …
Ginryu “Silver Dragon” Japanese Stylish High-Grade Stainless Knives
October 26, 2017 BrandsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to introduce to you the Japanese Stylish Mirror-finished Stainless Knives, called “Silver Dragon” or “Gin-ryu” in Japanese. The Ginryu Premium (Silver Dragon) series is a durable razor-sharp knife made out of the highest quality Swedish stainless steel by Bohler-Uddeholm. This special stainless steel alloy has very low impurities, is highly rust resistant and offers …
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 …
Japanese Stylish Mirror-finished Stainless Functional Sashimi Knives
April 26, 2017 TopicsBlade StylesSteel Qualities
The Japanese Stylish Mirror-finished Stainless Sashimi Yanagiba Knives for skilled chefs as well as for Gift, because the blade is functional, durable and easy to use but beautifully-mirror-finished and traditional-designed as a Japanese sword for look nicer than other knives. The Hakugin is made out of “INOX” Stainless steel AUS8A made-in-Japan steel, that has good sharpness and durability …
Sushi & Sashimi Knife Special Coverage
December 8, 2016 TopicsBlade Styles
We’re pleased to announce that the special feature page of Sushi / Sashimi knives has been launched. “Sushi Knife” and “Sashimi Knife” refer to “Wa-bocho” or the traditional Japanese style kitchen knives, like “Yanagiba”, “Fuguhiki”, “Deba” and “Usuba(Nakiri)” in a narrow sense. But now they sometimes mean whole Japanese kitchen knives worldwide outside Japan, including Western …
What are the best knife set in my cooking school?
December 12, 2015 about HochoBlade Styles
A new cooking school owner was looking for her best knives. “I am about to pull the trigger on a few knives. However, I’ve started cooking school, though I’ve been cooking for a while, and I am still unsure on which would be the best tools for me. I mean I know which types of knives …
Need a knife for both all-purpose and for de-boning !
July 8, 2015 Types & PurposesBlade Styles
Recently, a customer asked us, “I want an all purpose knife and which i don’t have to sharpen regularly. Can you please advice. I cut vegetable chicken and mostly cooked meat at times de boning chicken.” Of course the question is very good and natural. The customer needs just a knife for both all purpose and for …
What is Kiritsuke Yanagiba ?
June 7, 2015 Damascus KnivesBrandsBlade Styles
The Kiritsuke Yanagiba is a Sushi knife (or Sashimi knife), designed in Japan between a Western chef’s knife and Japanese yanagiba, it has a single-edged blade with a Western-style handle, combining both Japanese and Western function and practicality in one knife. Traditionally Japanese knife, Hocho, have been crafted for Japanese cuisine, but in accordance with …
Complaint about Japanese traditional-style blade
April 12, 2015 TopicsBlade Styles
A customer had unfortunately been angry at the appearance of a Japanese traditional-style blade and gave a complaint, “I recently bought a knife through your online store, which I just received. On inspecting the product, I was disappointed with its quality. The blade was badly fitted to the handle and there was some rust on the tip …
Any Knife for Left-Handed Person? (2)
January 21, 2015 Left-Handed KnivesBrandsBlade Styles
The other day, we described an article for kitchen knives for a Left-handed cook. This time, we’re pleased to announce to you that one of the excellent brands has successfully been added to our listing. >> details Misono UX10 Swedish Stainless Series (for Left-Handed Person) We’re sure that many left-handed persons will be glad to use the line. Because it is so Stylish and High-Quality that …
What are the benefits of a Damascus knife?
January 10, 2015 Damascus KnivesBlade Styles
This is a good and very essential question. Some like Damascus knives because of the aesthetic value for their gift, collection and cooking before people. If you personally like the Damascus pattern very much, we recommend one of the beautiful Damascus knives. From a view of strength and durability, such a multi-layer structure as Damascus …
Any Knife for Left-Handed Person?
November 9, 2014 Left-Handed KnivesBlade Styles
Recently, a customer asked us, “Is there a good knife for a Left-handed cook ? “ This may be one of the serious concern for left-handed people. Our answer is “YES”. There are some choice and examples as follows, (1) Double-edged stainless gyuto or santoku(all purpose knife) for both right-and-left handed, < Standard Stainless Type > < Damascus-Pattern Stainless Type (Good Idea for …
