What Is a Knife Tang? Full Tang vs Partial Tang Explained
A knife tang is the back portion of the blade that extends into the handle. Here is what full, partial, half, hidden and rat-tail tangs...
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The Correct Japanese Knife Sharpening Angle (Santoku Included)
The correct sharpening angle for a Japanese knife is about 15° per side, or 30° in total on a double-bevel blade. Here is the angle...
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What Is Pakkawood? Why Japanese Knives Use It
Pakkawood is a wood-and-resin composite prized for durability and its resistance to heat and moisture — which is why it's such a common choice for...
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Why Do Chefs Knives Have Dimples (What Do They Do?)
Dimples might seem out of place on a chef’s knife and you’ll find that not every chef or cooking enthusiast chooses to use them and...
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Is a Wooden Saya the Best Way to Protect a Knife?
When it comes to the safekeeping of your most prized cutlery, it goes without saying that we want to protect them from potential damage. A...
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Can You Use a Knife Block to Hold Japanese Chef Knives | What Is Best Option For a Japanese Knife Block
Knife blocks are a convenient method of storage for your Japanese chef knives. They are incredibly popular amongst home cooks and professional chefs alike -...
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Japanese Knife Care | Complete Chef Knife Care Guide
Everything you need to keep a Japanese-steel knife in good order: how to wash and dry it, remove rust without scratching the blade, hone and...
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Can You Use an Electric Knife Sharpener on a Japanese Chef Knife?
Can you use an electric knife sharpener on a Japanese chef knife? When it's safe, when it isn't, and why a whetstone gives a hard...
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How Are Damascus Patterns Formed | Do They Serve a Purpose?
Damascus steel and pattern-welding Damascus steel are two very different things that are often confused to be the same. With this in mind, we want...
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How to Remove Rust From Kitchen Knives
Rust removal from a Japanese chef knife can be a relatively quick and effortless task, depending on how much rust has formed on the blade....
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3 Suitable Methods For Japanese Knife Storage
How to store Japanese-steel knives safely: in a knife block, on a wooden magnetic rack, or in a slotted in-drawer organiser, plus the technique that...
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Can You Put Chef Knives in the Dishwasher? (Will It Ruin the Knife?)
No — dishwashers dull, chip and corrode knife edges. Here's exactly what the heat, detergent and knocking do, and the 60-second hand-wash that prevents it.
