Tag: History

Making of Kamikoto Knife

A Brief History of Japanese Blade Making

  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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October 15, 2015 0
Traditional Kamikoto Knife

An Unrivalled History Of Steel Making

  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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September 21, 2015 0