Aug 06, 2017

Why purchase a handmade knife-Part 3

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In Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, we discussed differences between a handmade knife versus a production made knife by saying... So what is it about a handmade knife? Easy! Three answers: Quality Feel Artistry Quality: The difference is...

Jun 25, 2017

Why purchase a handmade knife? Part 1

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From many hours of personal use of my own chef and steak knives, I can easily answer the question "Why purchase a handmade knife?" I have many handmade knives, many made by Gregg and our bladesmiths, and others I have...

Jun 19, 2017

Caring for your new Japanese Knives-Part 5

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In Part 5 of our series, you will find that by following a few simple tips when using your Japanese knives, you will ensure years of problem-free use, and keep your blade sharp much longer. In short, you will also...

Jun 02, 2017

Caring for your new Japanese Knife-Part 4

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In the first three parts of our knife care series, we discussed washing and storage of your knives. Today we turn to care of your blades and the difference between a Japanese blade and a European (also known as a...

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