It is easy for a pro to differentiate one Japanese knife from another. But for a beginner, it might be a daunting task, especially with similar knives like the usuba and nakiri. Interestingly, both usuba and nakiri are dedicated vegetable knives. As such, they share certain similarities. However, they have unique features that stand them…
It is common among chefs and cooks to agree that Japanese knives are unique masterpieces for handling various cutting tasks in the kitchen. With the santoku and nakiri being some of the most common types, it sometimes becomes an argument about what their differences are, and which of them you should buy. The reality is…
When you mention a Kiritsuke knife, you think of a wide range of uses, but two outstanding uses come to mind. First, the cutting of vegetables for numerous dishes and secondly, the cutting of fish for dishes such as sushi or sashimi. But why are these two uses so outstanding? Well, it is because the…
To put it correctly, every kitchen needs a gyuto knife for cutting vegetables and dicing fruits, herbs, fish, meat, and other protein. The Japanese knife is a lightweight versatile masterpiece with thin sharp blades, a wide surface, and a curved and pointed tip with a perfect handle adapted for almost all kitchen tasks. If you…
Both gyuto and santoku are popular types of Japanese that are not only physically similar but are also multipurpose kitchen knives. Considering their looks and application, a beginner might have difficulty picking out the differences or settling for one. Well, the truth is that they have striking differences. And in this gyuto vs. santoku comparison,…
As an avid cook or a budding chef, you know that having the right equipment in your kitchen can make all the difference in your culinary creations, right? Unfortunately, it does not end with having all the tools. Knowing how to use the tools you have is what stands you out and showcases your culinary…
If you are conversant with kitchen tools, you will realize the Santoku knife is one of the best tools for cutting, dicing, and mincing every ingredient in the kitchen that needs it. But if you are getting to learn about unique kitchen utensils, you might as well know that no other knife does the cutting…
How well do you know the materials used in kitchen knife construction? It’s a no-brainer for a novice to say it’s divided into two parts; blade and handle. While the blade of a knife is often seen as the star of the show, we must not fail to always acknowledge the role of the handle…
Let me guess that you have heard enough about the precision and finesse of Japanese knives and want to learn more about them. Well, they are actually made differently and are formed with some of the best types of steel available. Having evolved from the ancient forging tradition of samurai swords to the present-day kitchen…
As a paintbrush is to an artist, so is a kitchen knife to chefs. Although we often say that with sufficient skill, one can use pretty much any material at their disposal to achieve their goal. We can also argue that having the right culinary tools makes a cook’s life a lot easier. While that’s…