japanese

Good morning, After one heck of a BST post yesterday, I am back with the next knife I am looking to part ways with. I will once again be selling this knife for what I believe is market value, because that is the way I like to do business. However unlike last time, I will be showing that I also...

In the pursuit of my dream Japanese 240 collection, and upon receiving my 240 Tsukasa Hinoura Flowing Clouds, It is time I come to terms with the fact I need to part ways with my favourite knife ever. Never used, because I always knew the goal was to get a 240. Comes with all the original...

Good day I want buy a konosuke hd2 gyuto western 240mm or western handle 240mm gyuto that is a laser Thanks

So, I talked to Jon, the owner of Japanese Knife Imports in california, and he told me that ceramic honing rods aren't good for your knife. I forget exactly why but he was pretty passionate about it and went into specifics that went over my head. So my question is, what's the best way to touch...

so everytime i search for "differences between japanese steels" its just an article that talks about how each steel has a different amount of tungsten than the other, or another chemical difference. It does not say "this steel is hardest to sharpen" or "this steel can hold its edge the longest"...

hello, for all who know about hinoki cutting boards i have a few questions as i just got a new one. 1. Are you supposed to cut alongside the grain/lines or does it not matter? I feel the grain going vertically so should i rotate my board that way and cut alongside it? 2. my instructions are in...