What Does Santoku Mean? Where Did the Name Come From?
Japanese knives all tend to have a very specific meaning behind the name of each knife, in most cases, they are partly named to describe the blade...
Masterchef Finalist 2021, Mike Tomkins, describes SantokuKnives' products as "the best in the game"
In March 2021, Mike Tomkins was on our screens taking part in the BBC's culinary competition, MasterChef 2021.
As SantokuKnives is a family-comp...
Santoku Knife vs Vegetable Knife | Which Is Best?
As Japanese knives continue to grow in popularity in the Western world, the range of options and specialist knives can be confusing for those th...
Which Is Best Santoku vs Nakiri? Let the Battle Commence!
If you happen to take an interest in or follow the history of, traditional Japanese knives, you’ll find that the Santoku and Nakiri are two of the...
Whetstone vs Honing Steel | Which Should You Use?
When sharpening a traditional Japanese knife (or any knife for that matter) certain techniques, methods, and tools are needed to do an optimal j...
Kiritsuke vs Chef Knife vs Santoku | Head-to-Head Results
When it comes to a kitchen knife, the chef knife is the most versatile and functional knife that you can own. It doesn’t matter if you cook a fe...
What Size Japanese Chef Knife Should You First Buy?
Japanese chef knives are typically high quality and often relatively expensive purchases. There are a range of knives with different sizes and cut...
What Is a Santoku Knife Best Used for? (Uses and Food Types)
As Santoku knives grow in popularity worldwide, and in particular in the Western world, it’s becoming more important to know what this, Japanese...
What's the Best All Round Japanese Chefs' Knife?
Japanese chefs' knives are high-quality and specialist knives that are adapted to preserve or enhance the flavour of Japanese cuisine. They also...
What Is Pakkawood? Why Japanese Knives Use It
Anyone researching Japanese knives is likely to come across terms that they unfamiliar with like a double and single bevel, Granton edge, whetst...
Tracking Your Package: The Complete Guide
Have you ever ordered a package and then became anxious, wondering where it was? Tracking your packages is not as difficult as it seems. In this...
Why Do Chefs Knives Have Dimples (What Do They Do?)
Chefs' knives are usually high-quality knives (particularly Japanese chef's knives) and most will have a smooth and almost elegant-looking blade. ...
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