Only 10% of the world’s population are left-handed. That’s not an insignificant amount by any means. However, it does also mean that in the field of design and ergonomics, lefties often get left behind. It’s evident with the way that various everyday items are constructed. Pens, car gear shifts, pant zippers, can openers, desk armchairs, scissors, guitars, camera shutter buttons, and of course… knives. In this article, we discuss left handed Japanese knives – including what’s available in the market and where to buy.
[Read more…]Best Gyuto Knives on a Budget: Top Picks Under $100 [2025]
In this article, we’ll take a look at the best gyuto knives on a budget.
When literally translated, gyuto means “beef knife” or “cow sword” in Japanese. It’s the Japanese iteration of the Western or European chef’s knife, except that it tends to have a thinner and sharper blade. Typically, this is a knife that is considered to be quite versatile in its use even though its name suggests that is predominantly used for beef cuts.
Gyuto knives have a standard shape, but it comes in all sorts of different sizes ranging from 150mm to 360mm. However, the 210mm variant seems to be the most popular one.
Kai Knives Review [2025]: Are They Worth It?
If you’re reading this, I can imagine you’re a fellow cooking enthusiast. Then I’m sure you’ll agree that a knife is to a chef, what a paintbrush was to Picasso. You probably already understand just how important a knife is to your culinary antics.
Hence why you’re searching for articles like this one. If you’re looking to elevate your knife game, then you’re in the right place. Kai knives are arguably some of the best Japanese knives around.
[Read more…]If you’re reading this, I can imagine you’re a fellow cooking enthusiast. Then I’m sure you’ll agree that a knife is to a chef, what a paintbrush was to Picasso. You probably already understand just how important a knife is to your culinary antics.
Hence why you’re searching for articles like this one. If you’re looking to elevate your knife game, then you’re in the right place. Kai knives are arguably some of the best Japanese knives around.
[Read more…]How to Personalize Pocket Knives?
If you want to buy a new pocket knife and do not want one that is the same as everyone else, then one option is to buy a personalized pocket knife.
Although this is still a practical option that you can use for various tasks, the design will suit your tastes perfectly and stand out from those owned by others. Here is an overview of what personalized pocket knives are, how you can customize them, and where you can buy a personalized pocket knife.
[Read more…]How to Prevent and Remove Rust on Carbon Steel Kitchen Knives
When choosing kitchen knives, the main choice of blade material is carbon steel or stainless steel. There are pros and cons to each to each of these materials.
One of the biggest downfalls of carbon steel knives is that they are prone to developing rust spots and this is something that does not happen if you opt for stainless steel knives.
[Read more…]How to Sharpen Knives with Serrated Edges
Keeping your knife blades sharp is important and there are different methods you can use to do this, depending on whether the blades are straight or serrated. If you have a serrated knife, the most commonly used method is to use a sharpening rod, although there are other ways to sharpen these knives.
Here is a guide to sharpening serrated knives with a step-by-step guide for using a sharpening rod and an overview of the other options.
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