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Do you push or pull a blade into a whetstone
A question that most people ask when they first start sharpening knives is should you push or pull when sharpening a knife. Most pros would agree that pulling the blade...
Do you push or pull a blade into a whetstone
A question that most people ask when they first start sharpening knives is should you push or pull when sharpening a knife. Most pros would agree that pulling the blade...
What Is a Burr and How Do You Feel a Burr On a ...
Sharpening a knife is no mean feat and while a lot of people fall into the trap of thinking that this is an easy task, you really should think again....
What Is a Burr and How Do You Feel a Burr On a ...
Sharpening a knife is no mean feat and while a lot of people fall into the trap of thinking that this is an easy task, you really should think again....
Spotlight On the Deba Knife
When we look at Japanese knives, it’s very easy to see the differences between the blades. Naturally, these different designs mean that each knife is intended for a separate purpose....
Spotlight On the Deba Knife
When we look at Japanese knives, it’s very easy to see the differences between the blades. Naturally, these different designs mean that each knife is intended for a separate purpose....
What Is the Honbazuke Method?
When you think about Japanese knives, you think of something that is razor sharp and super efficient. But how do Japanese knife makers get the blades so sharp in the...
What Is the Honbazuke Method?
When you think about Japanese knives, you think of something that is razor sharp and super efficient. But how do Japanese knife makers get the blades so sharp in the...
No Time to Cook? No Problem! Introducing Dinein...
Dineindulge is a private chef hire company that brings delicious dishes to you and your guests, and they’re prepared in the comfort of your kitchen. Imagine being able to invite...
No Time to Cook? No Problem! Introducing Dinein...
Dineindulge is a private chef hire company that brings delicious dishes to you and your guests, and they’re prepared in the comfort of your kitchen. Imagine being able to invite...
What Is a Deba Knife?
The deba knife was traditionally used for boning and filleting fish. However, modern chefs also use it in very similar ways to the chef’s knife or santoku knife. If you’re...
What Is a Deba Knife?
The deba knife was traditionally used for boning and filleting fish. However, modern chefs also use it in very similar ways to the chef’s knife or santoku knife. If you’re...
What Are the Dos and Don'ts When Eating a Japan...
One of the most fascinating things about living on planet earth is the way that humans have developed customs and proper etiquette for almost everything. What’s truly amazing is how...
What Are the Dos and Don'ts When Eating a Japan...
One of the most fascinating things about living on planet earth is the way that humans have developed customs and proper etiquette for almost everything. What’s truly amazing is how...
Things to Avoid When Sharpening Knives
Keeping your knives sharp ensures that they perform to the best of their ability and are safer to use. There are many different ways of sharpening a knife, depending on...
Things to Avoid When Sharpening Knives
Keeping your knives sharp ensures that they perform to the best of their ability and are safer to use. There are many different ways of sharpening a knife, depending on...
Why Does My Knife Dull?
We all use kitchen knives for preparing food but have you ever noticed that your knife begins to not perform as well? This is likely because it is going dull...
Why Does My Knife Dull?
We all use kitchen knives for preparing food but have you ever noticed that your knife begins to not perform as well? This is likely because it is going dull...
How to Remove Rust From Knives
Stainless steel is one of the most common materials for knife blades. It has a lot of excellent properties and while it doesn't rust easily, just like any other type...
How to Remove Rust From Knives
Stainless steel is one of the most common materials for knife blades. It has a lot of excellent properties and while it doesn't rust easily, just like any other type...
Single Bevel vs Double Bevel Knives: Which Is B...
When you’re shopping for kitchen knives, or any other type of knife, for that matter, one of the things you will often come across is the bevel of the knife....
Single Bevel vs Double Bevel Knives: Which Is B...
When you’re shopping for kitchen knives, or any other type of knife, for that matter, one of the things you will often come across is the bevel of the knife....
Which Is the Best Knife Sharpening System?
No two kitchens are the same so if you’re looking for the best knife sharpening system, we’re here to explain everything you need to know. We’ll cover the five main...
Which Is the Best Knife Sharpening System?
No two kitchens are the same so if you’re looking for the best knife sharpening system, we’re here to explain everything you need to know. We’ll cover the five main...
Do I Really Need a Paring Knife?
While the paring knife may be the smallest of the bunch, smaller even than the utility knife, that isn’t to say that it doesn’t have a world of uses. In...
Do I Really Need a Paring Knife?
While the paring knife may be the smallest of the bunch, smaller even than the utility knife, that isn’t to say that it doesn’t have a world of uses. In...
Santoku vs Gyuto: Which Do I Need?
The santoku knife has a flat tip and a shorter blade; it’s generally used for cutting fruits and vegetables and making straight cuts. On the other hand, the gyuto knife...
Santoku vs Gyuto: Which Do I Need?
The santoku knife has a flat tip and a shorter blade; it’s generally used for cutting fruits and vegetables and making straight cuts. On the other hand, the gyuto knife...
Do Knives Have a False Edge?
There are several reasons that you might see a false edge on a knife. They’re normally found on clip point blades but it’s possible to add them to a variety...
Do Knives Have a False Edge?
There are several reasons that you might see a false edge on a knife. They’re normally found on clip point blades but it’s possible to add them to a variety...
How to Sharpen Electric Knife Blades
If you’ve got an electric knife, you’ll know how efficient these tools can be and how much effort they can save you when carving meat. Around Christmas or even for...
How to Sharpen Electric Knife Blades
If you’ve got an electric knife, you’ll know how efficient these tools can be and how much effort they can save you when carving meat. Around Christmas or even for...
Best Tips for Carving Meat
Some meats are notoriously difficult to carve but we all want to make sure our food is presented well which is why learning how to properly carve meat is a...
Best Tips for Carving Meat
Some meats are notoriously difficult to carve but we all want to make sure our food is presented well which is why learning how to properly carve meat is a...
Stocking a Japanese Pantry - Katsuobushi
In our series Stocking a Japanese Pantry, we are looking at many traditional ingredients used in many sweet and savory dishes in Japanese cuisine. In previous posts, we have discussed Japanese...
Stocking a Japanese Pantry - Katsuobushi
In our series Stocking a Japanese Pantry, we are looking at many traditional ingredients used in many sweet and savory dishes in Japanese cuisine. In previous posts, we have discussed Japanese...