Japanese Chef Knives – The Santoku Knife
Japanese Chef Knives - The Santoku KnifeJapanese kitchen knives are legendary around the world. The precision of Japanese cuisine naturally requires a range of incredibly specific tools, and for many, this is part of the fascination. Specialist tools like Sashimi knives play an essential part in this cuisine. However, few people realize that the real [...]
Japanese Chef Knives – The Nakiri
Japanese Chef Knives - The NakiriMost of us know there's a Japanese chef knife for just about everything: knives for meat and knives for fish. Meanwhile, the Western-style chef's knife or Japanese Gyuto knife quite literally do everything. You've got great options when it comes to Japanese knives in Australia. But did you know there's [...]
Japanese Chef Knives – The Gyuto Knife
Japanese Chef Knives - The GyutoWhen we talk about Japanese chef knives in Australia, the one you may be most familiar with is the Gyuto knife. It is the Japanese version of the western chef's knife and is very versatile — it can be used for everything from chopping vegetables to slicing different kinds of [...]
The definitive guide to Japanese knife steels
The definitive guide to Japanese knife steels It’s the business end of the chef knife, the part that does the real work. The core steel of your knife, or the cutting edge, is one of the most important aspects in determining how your knife performs. The grind, balance, weight and size of a knife are also [...]
The Patina – marks on your new knife
Why are there marks on my new knife? It may come as a shock to some to find stains and marks on your new expensive knife. So what are they and why do they appear? One of the most common questions we get asked following the purchase of a new Japanese chef knife are the [...]
Why Japanese Knives?
Why Japanese Knives? Take a dive into the wonderful world of Japanese chef knives, and why they're considered to be the best in the world. There is a certain romanticism associated with fine goods that are crafted by hand. Japanese chef knives are forged with precision and care, steeped in tradition, and hold quality of [...]
Choosing the right chef knife for you
Choosing the right chef knife for you Never heard of a Gyuto? No idea what SG2/R2 is? Double or Single Bevel? Don't panic, we'll explain what you need to know when picking out a Japanese Chef knife. If you’re in the market to purchase a Japanese kitchen knife, you might be looking for a timeless, [...]
Japanese Chef Knife Types
Japanese Chef Knife Types The myriad of different kitchen knife types can often be overwhelming. Let's break down the main differences between each of the main types. Whether you’re a home cook, amateur chef or a professional, we all need a good set of knives in the kitchen. For many chefs it’s what defines them, [...]
Damascus Steel Kitchen Knives
Damascus Steel Kitchen Knives All you need to know about current day Damascus steel chef knives. The use of Damascus Steel in kitchen knives can be somewhat of a polarising topic and poses several questions. Is there any real difference in performance between a Damascus Steel kitchen knife and regular steel kitchen knife? Is it [...]
Caring for your Japanese Chef Knife
Caring for your Japanese Chef Knife Japanese chef knives need a little more care than your regular off the shelf knives. But don't be afraid, looking after them is easier than you think. So you’ve taken the plunge and bought your first ‘real’ chef knife. As you gaze at it with a smile, it can [...]