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Damascus Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which Is Best?
When it comes to buying a good-quality Japanese kitchen knife, there are a lot of things you’ll need to consider. But one of the most important factors is the type...
Damascus Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which Is Best?
When it comes to buying a good-quality Japanese kitchen knife, there are a lot of things you’ll need to consider. But one of the most important factors is the type...
Which Are the Must-Have Kitchen Knives?
If you want to make life easier when you cook, then choosing a selection of stainless steel chef's knives will help you achieve that. But if you’re new to this...
Which Are the Must-Have Kitchen Knives?
If you want to make life easier when you cook, then choosing a selection of stainless steel chef's knives will help you achieve that. But if you’re new to this...
How to Choose the Right Chef’s Knife
Choosing the best chef's knife for your kitchen can be fraught with challenges, however, and if this is your first time, then you’ll need to make sure that you look at all...
How to Choose the Right Chef’s Knife
Choosing the best chef's knife for your kitchen can be fraught with challenges, however, and if this is your first time, then you’ll need to make sure that you look at all...
Ten Must-Know Facts About Japanese Kitchen Knives
Using a set of quality Japanese steel kitchen knives is definitely the way forward, but even if you’ve been using these types of knives for years, there’s always something that...
Ten Must-Know Facts About Japanese Kitchen Knives
Using a set of quality Japanese steel kitchen knives is definitely the way forward, but even if you’ve been using these types of knives for years, there’s always something that...
How Do You Sharpen a Serrated Knife?
Sharpening a serrated edge is not the same as sharpening other knives, and some people consider it a little more difficult and certainly time-consuming.But don’t worry, serrated knife sharpening is...
How Do You Sharpen a Serrated Knife?
Sharpening a serrated edge is not the same as sharpening other knives, and some people consider it a little more difficult and certainly time-consuming.But don’t worry, serrated knife sharpening is...
How to Improve Your Knife Skills and Chop, Slic...
In this guide, we will be giving you some handy tips used regularly by chefs in Japanese cooking, on how to hold your knives and improve your technique.
How to Improve Your Knife Skills and Chop, Slic...
In this guide, we will be giving you some handy tips used regularly by chefs in Japanese cooking, on how to hold your knives and improve your technique.
Tips To Improve Your Knife Skills
Having a good selection of sharp, high-quality knives is a must but knowing how to use them correctly takes time and patience. But if you want to boost your abilities...
Tips To Improve Your Knife Skills
Having a good selection of sharp, high-quality knives is a must but knowing how to use them correctly takes time and patience. But if you want to boost your abilities...
Masterchef Finalist 2021, Mike Tomkins, describ...
In March 2021, Mike Tomkins was on our screens taking part in the BBC's culinary competition, MasterChef 2021. As SantokuKnives is a family-company set up by two brothers with an Italian mother...
Masterchef Finalist 2021, Mike Tomkins, describ...
In March 2021, Mike Tomkins was on our screens taking part in the BBC's culinary competition, MasterChef 2021. As SantokuKnives is a family-company set up by two brothers with an Italian mother...
Am I Damaging My Knives?
All chefs need a sharp knife, and by taking good care of your knives, with normal use, they should serve you for many years, especially if you invest in a...
Am I Damaging My Knives?
All chefs need a sharp knife, and by taking good care of your knives, with normal use, they should serve you for many years, especially if you invest in a...
Whetstone Essentials - What Do I Need to Know?
What is a sharpening stone and how do you use it? In this guide, we’ll cover the basics so that you can get to know your whetstone and make the...
Whetstone Essentials - What Do I Need to Know?
What is a sharpening stone and how do you use it? In this guide, we’ll cover the basics so that you can get to know your whetstone and make the...
Do I Need a Butcher's Knife Set?
Of all the knife sets available, you may purchase a single, large butcher’s knife in the hope that this will meet all of your meat butchery needs. While these knives...
Do I Need a Butcher's Knife Set?
Of all the knife sets available, you may purchase a single, large butcher’s knife in the hope that this will meet all of your meat butchery needs. While these knives...
How Do I Mount a Magnetic Knife Holder?
Buying a magnetic knife holder comes with a whole world of benefits. For example, your knives will always be within easy reach but they won’t be left anywhere that they could...
How Do I Mount a Magnetic Knife Holder?
Buying a magnetic knife holder comes with a whole world of benefits. For example, your knives will always be within easy reach but they won’t be left anywhere that they could...
What Are the Basic Knife and Kitchen Safety Rules?
The kitchen is a surprisingly dangerous place and it’s shocking to learn that accidents in the home cost the NHS a whopping £45 billion each year! Moreover, a staggering number...
What Are the Basic Knife and Kitchen Safety Rules?
The kitchen is a surprisingly dangerous place and it’s shocking to learn that accidents in the home cost the NHS a whopping £45 billion each year! Moreover, a staggering number...
Spotlight On the Nakiri - Japanese Vegetable Knife
In this guide, we will be telling you everything you need to know about the nakiri knife - japanese vegetable knife; what it’s used for, where it’s from and why you...
Spotlight On the Nakiri - Japanese Vegetable Knife
In this guide, we will be telling you everything you need to know about the nakiri knife - japanese vegetable knife; what it’s used for, where it’s from and why you...
Why Are Japanese Kitchen Knives Better Than Eur...
If you have been weighing up your options and trying to decide on the best knife for your kitchen then you may have narrowed it down to a Japanese knife or...
Why Are Japanese Kitchen Knives Better Than Eur...
If you have been weighing up your options and trying to decide on the best knife for your kitchen then you may have narrowed it down to a Japanese knife or...
Butternut Squash Soup: How Can I Practice My Kn...
Cooking involves so much more than merely putting ingredients together to create a tasty dish. A lot of the skill lies in the preparation, and this includes getting to grips...
Butternut Squash Soup: How Can I Practice My Kn...
Cooking involves so much more than merely putting ingredients together to create a tasty dish. A lot of the skill lies in the preparation, and this includes getting to grips...
Spotlight On the Kiritsuke knife
Japan is renowned for its amazing blade production. From the mighty Samurai sword to the humble kitchen knife, this country produces some of the most impressive blades on the planet....
Spotlight On the Kiritsuke knife
Japan is renowned for its amazing blade production. From the mighty Samurai sword to the humble kitchen knife, this country produces some of the most impressive blades on the planet....
What Is The Rockwell Hardness Scale?
When you are buying kitchen knives, and other items made from metal, you may have been confronted with details about the Rockwell hardness scale. But what does this mean? It’s...
What Is The Rockwell Hardness Scale?
When you are buying kitchen knives, and other items made from metal, you may have been confronted with details about the Rockwell hardness scale. But what does this mean? It’s...