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What Is a Sujihiki Knife Used For?

What Is a Sujihiki Knife Used For?

By Tara Hohenberger

A sujihiki is a Japanese slicing knife designed for precise cuts of meat (both cooked an raw) as well as raw fish for a number of...

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Exploring the Bunka Knife’s Uses and Benefits

Exploring the Bunka Knife’s Uses and Benefits

By Tara Hohenberger

Bunkas are a great all-purpose knife and are gaining popularity with professional chefs. Originally a knife for home cooks, bunkas are a cross between a...

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What is a Cleaver? Your Essential Guide to This Versatile Kitchen Knife
Japanese Cleaver by Sakai Takayuki

What is a Cleaver? Your Essential Guide to This Versatile Kitchen Knife

By Tara Hohenberger

Introduction: A cleaver is a type of kitchen knife characterized by its large, rectangular blade. It’s called a cleaver because it’s good at cleaving, or making...

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8 Things You Need to Make Sushi at Home

8 Things You Need to Make Sushi at Home

By Tara Hohenberger

Sushi is often seen as a skill reserved for seasoned chefs, but with the right tools, anyone can create fresh, beautiful sushi at home. The...

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Exploring 32 Japanese Cooking Tools, Supplies & Utensils Essential for your Kitchen

Exploring 32 Japanese Cooking Tools, Supplies & Utensils Essential for your Kitchen

By Tara Hohenberger

Japan is renowned for its rich and ancient culinary traditions, influencing kitchens around the world. Known for introducing sushi and knives that perform like samurai...

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The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening Japanese Knives

The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening Japanese Knives

By Tara Hohenberger

In a professional or home kitchen, your knife is more than just a tool—it’s an extension of your hand. Whether you're breaking down whole fish,...

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What Is a Bread Knife & What Is It Used for in Cooking?

What Is a Bread Knife & What Is It Used for in Cooking?

By Tara Hohenberger

Bread knives, or pankiri as they are known in Japanese, are knives with long blades, usually 9 inches or more with a serrated cutting edge....

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How to Remove Rust from Knives

How to Remove Rust from Knives

By Tara Hohenberger

Even with the best care, stainless steel knives—and especially carbon steel knives—can develop surface rust or corrosion over time. Whether it’s a trusty steak knife,...

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What Is a Chef’s Knife? A Guide to Its Purpose and Versatility

What Is a Chef’s Knife? A Guide to Its Purpose and Versatility

By Tara Hohenberger

Japanese chef knives, also called gyuto, meaning ‘beef knife’ are the gold standard kitchen tool, world renown for their sharpness, craftsmanship and thoughtful design. They...

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