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What is the best Japanese fish knife for fillet...
Are you ready to learn about the world of Japanese fish knives, but with a little bit of humor thrown in? Well, buckle up, butterfish, because you're in for a...
What is the best Japanese fish knife for fillet...
Are you ready to learn about the world of Japanese fish knives, but with a little bit of humor thrown in? Well, buckle up, butterfish, because you're in for a...
All About 14C28N Steel: The Ultimate Guide
What 14C28N steel is, how hard it gets, how it resists rust, and how it compares with VG10 and AUS-10 in a kitchen knife. A plain-English UK guide.
All About 14C28N Steel: The Ultimate Guide
What 14C28N steel is, how hard it gets, how it resists rust, and how it compares with VG10 and AUS-10 in a kitchen knife. A plain-English UK guide.
When Must a Knife be Cleaned and Sanitized
Attention all knife enthusiasts, chefs, and home cooks! Are you tired of dirty, bacteria-ridden knives? Are you tired of being the cause of food poisoning among your friends and family?...
When Must a Knife be Cleaned and Sanitized
Attention all knife enthusiasts, chefs, and home cooks! Are you tired of dirty, bacteria-ridden knives? Are you tired of being the cause of food poisoning among your friends and family?...
The Ultimate Guide to 12c27 Steel
In short 12C27 is a Swedish stainless knife steel from Sandvik — about 0.6% carbon and 13.5% chromium, hardened to roughly 56–59 HRC (up to ~61). It is easy to...
The Ultimate Guide to 12c27 Steel
In short 12C27 is a Swedish stainless knife steel from Sandvik — about 0.6% carbon and 13.5% chromium, hardened to roughly 56–59 HRC (up to ~61). It is easy to...
How to drink sake: Tips, Tricks and Etiquette
Are you ready to become a sake ninja? Look no further, in this article, we'll be taking you on a journey through the delicious and traditional world of Japanese rice...
How to drink sake: Tips, Tricks and Etiquette
Are you ready to become a sake ninja? Look no further, in this article, we'll be taking you on a journey through the delicious and traditional world of Japanese rice...
What is the best knife for cutting vegetables?
A nakiri is the best knife for cutting vegetables — flat edge, thin blade, clean push cuts. Compared against the santoku and chef's knife, with UK prices.
What is the best knife for cutting vegetables?
A nakiri is the best knife for cutting vegetables — flat edge, thin blade, clean push cuts. Compared against the santoku and chef's knife, with UK prices.
What is a paring knife used for?
Unlock the full potential of your kitchen with a paring knife! Perfect for precision tasks, peeling, trimming, mincing and more. Learn about its uses, types, and how to choose the...
What is a paring knife used for?
Unlock the full potential of your kitchen with a paring knife! Perfect for precision tasks, peeling, trimming, mincing and more. Learn about its uses, types, and how to choose the...
Are Chips to a Blade Inevitable With Use?
We’ve heard some horror stories about Japanese blades chipping to the point that they have to be thrown away. But is this something that inevitably happens with time or can...
Are Chips to a Blade Inevitable With Use?
We’ve heard some horror stories about Japanese blades chipping to the point that they have to be thrown away. But is this something that inevitably happens with time or can...
Nigiri vs Sashimi: What’s the Difference?
Unlock the secrets of sushi! Learn the difference between Nigiri and Sashimi. Nigiri is a ball of rice topped with fish, while sashimi is thinly sliced fish served alone. Each...
Nigiri vs Sashimi: What’s the Difference?
Unlock the secrets of sushi! Learn the difference between Nigiri and Sashimi. Nigiri is a ball of rice topped with fish, while sashimi is thinly sliced fish served alone. Each...
The History and Evolution of Japanese Kitchen K...
Japanese kitchen knives have a long and rich history dating back centuries, and they have undergone a number of significant changes and innovations over the years. From the early use...
The History and Evolution of Japanese Kitchen K...
Japanese kitchen knives have a long and rich history dating back centuries, and they have undergone a number of significant changes and innovations over the years. From the early use...
Gift Ideas For Her
Does the special lady in your life have a birthday or anniversary coming up? Perhaps you want to start Christmas shopping but have no clue what to buy for her....
Gift Ideas For Her
Does the special lady in your life have a birthday or anniversary coming up? Perhaps you want to start Christmas shopping but have no clue what to buy for her....
Gift Ideas For Him
If you’re looking for gifts for that special man in your life, whether it be a partner, dad, brother or friend, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together...
Gift Ideas For Him
If you’re looking for gifts for that special man in your life, whether it be a partner, dad, brother or friend, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together...
Best Carving Knives - Make Cutting Meat a Breeze
Finding the best carving or slicing knife for your needs can be tricky. There are a lot of inferior products out there and if you find yourself lumbered with one of...
Best Carving Knives - Make Cutting Meat a Breeze
Finding the best carving or slicing knife for your needs can be tricky. There are a lot of inferior products out there and if you find yourself lumbered with one of...
What Can I Use My Paring Knife For?
Paring knives may be the smallest of kitchen knives that isn’t to say that they don't have a world of uses. In this guide, we’ll be introducing you to this...
What Can I Use My Paring Knife For?
Paring knives may be the smallest of kitchen knives that isn’t to say that they don't have a world of uses. In this guide, we’ll be introducing you to this...
Ten Great Gift Ideas For All Budding Chefs
With Christmas fast approaching, people are starting to think about the perfect gift to buy for their loved ones. But it can be difficult choosing the right thing. It’s worth...
Ten Great Gift Ideas For All Budding Chefs
With Christmas fast approaching, people are starting to think about the perfect gift to buy for their loved ones. But it can be difficult choosing the right thing. It’s worth...
Spotlight On the Haruta Knife Range
There’s nothing quite like using a brand-new set of Japanese knives and feeling how smoothly and efficiently these cut through different foods. If you’ve been considering our Haruta eight-piece chef...
Spotlight On the Haruta Knife Range
There’s nothing quite like using a brand-new set of Japanese knives and feeling how smoothly and efficiently these cut through different foods. If you’ve been considering our Haruta eight-piece chef...
Cutting Vegetables: Which Is the Best Vegetable...
Updated August 2026 · 6 min read · UK Japanese knife specialists In short For most home cooks the best vegetable knife is a nakiri (a flat, tall blade for...
Cutting Vegetables: Which Is the Best Vegetable...
Updated August 2026 · 6 min read · UK Japanese knife specialists In short For most home cooks the best vegetable knife is a nakiri (a flat, tall blade for...
Which Knives Do You Need to Cut Your Favourite ...
Choosing the best knives for fruits is essential if you want clean, precise cuts that don’t damage the food.In this guide, we discuss the various types of stainless steel blades...
Which Knives Do You Need to Cut Your Favourite ...
Choosing the best knives for fruits is essential if you want clean, precise cuts that don’t damage the food.In this guide, we discuss the various types of stainless steel blades...