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Nakiri, Deba and Gyoto Japanese chef knives can cut "soft" bones?

Nakiri, Deba and Gyoto Japanese chef knives can cut "soft" bones?

One of often asked customer's inquiries, we have 'For Nakiri, Deba and Gyoto knives, can they be used to cut "soft" bones such as fish and chicken rib cages?' Deba is originally designed to behead...
What kind of material is best Japanese Knife for acidic vegetables?

What kind of material is best Japanese Knife for acidic vegetables?

I sometimes receive s question saying - I often work with acidic vegetables such as tomatoes. Any special recommendation in choosing a knife? For strong acidic vegetables, Japanese traditional hig...
’Do you sell Japanese Sushi/Sashimi chef knife for left handed users?

’Do you sell Japanese Sushi/Sashimi chef knife for left handed users?

I often receive a question from our customer saying ’Do you sell Japanese Sushi/Sashimi knife for left handed users? ’ In Japan, especially Sushi Chef is trained to cut with right hand by force, th...
Sukenari Hongasumi Shiroko (White Steel No.2) Japanese Chef Knife Series

Sukenari Hongasumi Shiroko (White Steel No.2) Japanese Chef Knife Series

Sukenari’s Shiroko New Series is available now!   "Traditional Technique and Mind...." Sukenari Co., Ltd. is a specialized maker of professional cooking knives. Since its foundation in 1933, Suken...
****【Hiro’ s Japanese Chef Knife Product Request Corner 】****

****【Hiro’ s Japanese Chef Knife Product Request Corner 】****

This is our brand new corner where customer can request knives and accessories!  Are you wondering something like…. I want longer blade I looked for a particular knife but I could not find, help m...
Best Selling Japanese Chef Knife Series Ranking!

Best Selling Japanese Chef Knife Series Ranking!

I know that picking the best knife is sometimes difficult and often wonder which knives are popular, have been used by professional chefs and rated well by users. Iseya I series’ VG10 Stain-Resista...
Variety of Lineup to select from, Not to Miss MIYAKO AUS-8A Japanese Chef Knife Series

Variety of Lineup to select from, Not to Miss MIYAKO AUS-8A Japanese Chef Knife Series

[MIYAKO 33 LAYER DAMASCUS AUS-8A JAPANESE CHEF KNIFE Series] Miyako knives are made to represent the splendor of classic Japanese knives. Damascus steel, which is highly prized in Syria is used to ...
Affordable, Compact, Razor Sharpe, Never make you disappointed owing Japanese Chef Knife!

Affordable, Compact, Razor Sharpe, Never make you disappointed owing Japanese Chef Knife!

[Iseya VG10 33 Layer Damascus Japanese Chef's Small Santoku Knife-135mm] Japanese knives from Iseya are of course hand-made and crafted from quality blades of forged Damascus steel. The 33-layer Da...
Introduction of Talented Japanese Chef Knife Craftsman Part 3: Shigeki Tanaka

Introduction of Talented Japanese Chef Knife Craftsman Part 3: Shigeki Tanaka

- Shigeki Tanaka - Young skilled craftsman. To see how he hammers the material into the shape of knives easily is an expansive spectacular. His passion for knife-making is as hot as heated iron. S...