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Ten Must-Know Facts About Japanese Kitchen Knives
Using a set of quality Japanese steel kitchen knives is definitely the way forward, but even if you’ve been using these types of knives for years, there’s always something that...
Ten Must-Know Facts About Japanese Kitchen Knives
Using a set of quality Japanese steel kitchen knives is definitely the way forward, but even if you’ve been using these types of knives for years, there’s always something that...
How to Sharpen a Serrated Knife (Without Ruinin...
Serrated blades need a tapered rod, not a stone. How to sharpen a bread knife scallop by scallop, what ruins the teeth, and when to replace it instead.
How to Sharpen a Serrated Knife (Without Ruinin...
Serrated blades need a tapered rod, not a stone. How to sharpen a bread knife scallop by scallop, what ruins the teeth, and when to replace it instead.
How to Improve Your Knife Skills and Chop, Slic...
In this guide, we will be giving you some handy tips used regularly by chefs in Japanese cooking, on how to hold your knives and improve your technique.
How to Improve Your Knife Skills and Chop, Slic...
In this guide, we will be giving you some handy tips used regularly by chefs in Japanese cooking, on how to hold your knives and improve your technique.
Tips To Improve Your Knife Skills
Having a good selection of sharp, high-quality knives is a must but knowing how to use them correctly takes time and patience. But if you want to boost your abilities...
Tips To Improve Your Knife Skills
Having a good selection of sharp, high-quality knives is a must but knowing how to use them correctly takes time and patience. But if you want to boost your abilities...
Masterchef Finalist 2021, Mike Tomkins, describ...
In March 2021, Mike Tomkins was on our screens taking part in the BBC's culinary competition, MasterChef 2021. As SantokuKnives is a family-company set up by two brothers with an Italian mother...
Masterchef Finalist 2021, Mike Tomkins, describ...
In March 2021, Mike Tomkins was on our screens taking part in the BBC's culinary competition, MasterChef 2021. As SantokuKnives is a family-company set up by two brothers with an Italian mother...
Am I Damaging My Knives?
All chefs need a sharp knife, and by taking good care of your knives, with normal use, they should serve you for many years, especially if you invest in a...
Am I Damaging My Knives?
All chefs need a sharp knife, and by taking good care of your knives, with normal use, they should serve you for many years, especially if you invest in a...
Whetstone Basics: What a Whetstone Is and How t...
What a whetstone is, which grits you actually need, how long to soak it and how to sharpen your first knife on one — a plain-English UK beginner's guide.
Whetstone Basics: What a Whetstone Is and How t...
What a whetstone is, which grits you actually need, how long to soak it and how to sharpen your first knife on one — a plain-English UK beginner's guide.
Do I Need a Butcher's Knife Set?
Of all the knife sets available, you may purchase a single, large butcher’s knife in the hope that this will meet all of your meat butchery needs. While these knives...
Do I Need a Butcher's Knife Set?
Of all the knife sets available, you may purchase a single, large butcher’s knife in the hope that this will meet all of your meat butchery needs. While these knives...
How Do I Mount a Magnetic Knife Holder?
Buying a magnetic knife holder comes with a whole world of benefits. For example, your knives will always be within easy reach but they won’t be left anywhere that they could...
How Do I Mount a Magnetic Knife Holder?
Buying a magnetic knife holder comes with a whole world of benefits. For example, your knives will always be within easy reach but they won’t be left anywhere that they could...
What Are the Basic Knife and Kitchen Safety Rules?
The kitchen is a surprisingly dangerous place and it’s shocking to learn that accidents in the home cost the NHS a whopping £45 billion each year! Moreover, a staggering number...
What Are the Basic Knife and Kitchen Safety Rules?
The kitchen is a surprisingly dangerous place and it’s shocking to learn that accidents in the home cost the NHS a whopping £45 billion each year! Moreover, a staggering number...
Spotlight On the Nakiri - Japanese Vegetable Knife
In this guide, we will be telling you everything you need to know about the nakiri knife - japanese vegetable knife; what it’s used for, where it’s from and why you...
Spotlight On the Nakiri - Japanese Vegetable Knife
In this guide, we will be telling you everything you need to know about the nakiri knife - japanese vegetable knife; what it’s used for, where it’s from and why you...
Japanese vs European Knives: Which Should You Buy?
Japanese vs European kitchen knives compared: hardness, edge angle, blade thickness and upkeep, plus an honest answer on which one suits how you cook.
Japanese vs European Knives: Which Should You Buy?
Japanese vs European kitchen knives compared: hardness, edge angle, blade thickness and upkeep, plus an honest answer on which one suits how you cook.
Spotlight On the Kiritsuke knife
Japan is renowned for its amazing blade production. From the mighty Samurai sword to the humble kitchen knife, this country produces some of the most impressive blades on the planet....
Spotlight On the Kiritsuke knife
Japan is renowned for its amazing blade production. From the mighty Samurai sword to the humble kitchen knife, this country produces some of the most impressive blades on the planet....
What Is The Rockwell Hardness Scale?
When you are buying kitchen knives, and other items made from metal, you may have been confronted with details about the Rockwell hardness scale. But what does this mean? It’s...
What Is The Rockwell Hardness Scale?
When you are buying kitchen knives, and other items made from metal, you may have been confronted with details about the Rockwell hardness scale. But what does this mean? It’s...
What Is a Steak Knife? Uses, Types and When to ...
A steak knife is a small, sharp table knife — usually 4 to 5 inches — made for cutting cooked meat cleanly on the plate. This guide covers what a...
What Is a Steak Knife? Uses, Types and When to ...
A steak knife is a small, sharp table knife — usually 4 to 5 inches — made for cutting cooked meat cleanly on the plate. This guide covers what a...
What Grade of Whetstone Should I Buy?
When it comes to shopping for a whetstone, you will quickly notice that there are a number of choices in terms of grit. This can leave knife owners feeling confused, but there’s...
What Grade of Whetstone Should I Buy?
When it comes to shopping for a whetstone, you will quickly notice that there are a number of choices in terms of grit. This can leave knife owners feeling confused, but there’s...
Best Steel for Kitchen Knives: A Plain-English ...
Which steel is best for kitchen knives? VG10, AUS-10, AUS-8, 9Cr18MoV and the German steels compared in plain English — what each is actually good at.
Best Steel for Kitchen Knives: A Plain-English ...
Which steel is best for kitchen knives? VG10, AUS-10, AUS-8, 9Cr18MoV and the German steels compared in plain English — what each is actually good at.
Spotlight On the Chef’s Knife
Having a good Japanese knife set is essential and will allow you to complete different food preparation tasks as effectively as possible. But for many people, there is confusion over which...
Spotlight On the Chef’s Knife
Having a good Japanese knife set is essential and will allow you to complete different food preparation tasks as effectively as possible. But for many people, there is confusion over which...