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5 Best Fish Filet Knives with Reviews for 2024

5 Best Fish Filet Knives with Reviews for 2024

By Tara Hohenberger

5 Best Knives for Fileting Fish & Reviews More than possibly any other ingredient, fish requires special handling.  Fish needs to be kept super cold...

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The 6 Best Japanese Gyuto Knives Available in 2024

By Tara Hohenberger

The Gyuto knife is a versatile Japanese chef's knife, known for its ability to perform a wide range of kitchen tasks, from slicing meat to...

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The Difference Between Japanese and Western Knives

By Tara Hohenberger

In the last few decades, Japanese knives have experienced a surge in popularity amongst professional chefs and home cooks. Even well-known German and French producers...

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The Importance of Using a Sharp Knife in the Kitchen

Why Sharp Knives Make a Difference: The Importance of Keeping Your Kitchen Knives Sharp

By Tara Hohenberger

Although it can be tough to tell just by looking at it, a dull knife is one of the biggest barriers to successful cooking.  We...

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The Advantages of Hand-Forged Knives

The Advantages of Hand-Forged Knives

By Tara Hohenberger

    Industrial advancements have made it possible for manufacturers to mass-produce all kinds of consumer items, including chef knives. While this makes new knives...

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The Deba Knife: Everything You Need To Know

Mastering the Deba Knife: Usage, Maintenance, and Expert Tips

By Tara Hohenberger

Japanese cuisine is largely centered around fish and the most essential knife used to butcher fish is the deba. This heavy, single bevel knife is the perfect tool...

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Essential Culinary Cutting Terms: A Guide

The Essential Guide to Knife Cuts and Cutting Techniques

By Tara Hohenberger

There are many different cuts you can use when preparing ingredients for a dish. We cover the essential culinary cutting terms in this brief guide.

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The Japanese Petty Knife: What It Is and How It’s Used

The Essential Guide to Petty Knives: Mastery in Precision Cutting

By Tara Hohenberger

Having kitchen knives that can handle specific needs can be helpful to improve your experience cooking. The Japanese petty knife is a great example of...

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The Essential Guide to Kiritsuke Knives

The Essential Guide to Kiritsuke Knives

By Tara Hohenberger

Japanese knives are unique thanks to high quality Japanese steel and a centuries long tradition of blade making. Japanese knives are loved by professional chefs...

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