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What is a usuba knife? A usuba knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife that is widely used in Japanese cuisine, particularly for precision vegetable cutting and slicing.
The knife is characterized by its thin, rectangular blade and a straight edge. The tall, thin blade can be used to chop, slice, peel, mince, and even make decorative cuts. Indeed, the word “usuba” translates to “thin blade” in Japanese.
[Read more…]A gyuto knife is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife that is similar in shape and functionality to a Western chef’s knife.
The word “gyuto” translates to “cow sword” in Japanese, reflecting its origin as a knife designed for cutting meat. However, it has become a popular all-purpose knife suitable for various kitchen tasks.
[Read more…]The Boy Scouts of America program encourages young individuals to develop a wide range of skills, including outdoor survival, camping, and self-reliance. One essential skill for a Boy Scout is how to properly use a knife in the field. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to select a quality knife for Boy Scouts, taking into account safety, functionality, and durability.
One question we often get at Knives Advisor is “can I pack my knives when travelling by place?”
Certain items are clearly prohibited on airplanes, including explosives and flammables. But what about knives? Can you pack knives in checked luggage? If so, what types of knives are allowed? And are do these restrictions vary across all of the states and/or countries you plan to travel through?
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Unlike a typical chef knife which has a large, rigid blade, a fillet knife typically has a much thinner, flexible blade. Fillet knives are generally designed for filleting and portioning fish. The flexible blade allows you to efficiently work around small bones, and carefully remove skin and scales.
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Eating raw oysters is a treat. But to properly open (or “shuck”) them, you need a quality, reliable oyster knife. In this article, we review some of the best oyster knives available online today.
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