A whetstone is the best way to sharpen your knives and keep them in top condition. There are plenty of sharpening devices on the market, however most tend to grind down the blade much too aggressively.Using a whetstone allows you to control this, with some practice you’ll be able to expertly sharpen your knives…
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Finding the perfect knife is a daunting task, you could spend hours online or in-store looking for what might be the one. As the number and types of knives are increasing with every passing day, the task has become no easier. You may vaguely know what you are looking for, but to simplify your…
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Honshu chef’s knives are becoming incredibly popular throughout the world. Beautiful and incredibly effective to use, it is easy to see why they are in high demand. Today’s knives blend the traditional Japanese knife with some of the best of western ideas, such as the double bevelled edge for an easier to use knife…
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Japan has a long history of highly skilled blade makers who have created some of the most iconic, effective blades throughout history. From the beautiful curves of the Katana blade used by the samurai, to the wonderful Honshu Steel chef’s knives of today, the combination of Japanese steel and its highly skilled artisans has…
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Japanese knives are incredibly popular with chefs all over the world, and rightly so. Beautifully crafted, well balanced and built to retain their incredible sharp edge for longer than others, Japanese knives are made to the highest of standards. This is not something that happened by accident, Japanese knives have made their mark in…
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If you ask any chef about quality knives, they will often mention Japanese knives as some of the best out there. Now, they often look a little different to the standards knives you may have in your kitchen. To some Japanese knives have an exotic name, a foreign design and tend to have a…
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Japanese steel is a crucial component to creating Kamikoto knives, carefully chosen steel mills on Honshu 本州 island, from the prefectures of Niigata 新潟市, Ibaraki 茨城県and Kanagawa 神奈川県 are a part of what makes these blades so incredible. With a myriad of steel available to craft with, we purposefully chose to source our materials…
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Handcrafted with precision and care, Kamikoto knives are created to last a lifetime. Known for their extraordinary edge, these blades are a rare balance of strength and aesthetics. Created by seasoned craftsmen, Kamikoto places a heavy importance on using quality raw materials to get the best results. A solemn blade, the Kamikoto knife is designed for chefs…
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