Understanding the Japanese Saw

Japanese saws are distinctive from western hand saws in a few crucial ways, most of which rely on the…

High Carbon Steel in Japanese Knives

What makes a chef’s knife stand out from the rest? Fancy handles, damascus patterns and lightly…

Making the Most of Our Complete Sharpening Kit

If you have recently purchased our Complete Sharpening Kit as an introduction to the world of hand-, jig- or waterstone-sharpening, congratulations! With a high quality ceramic Japanese waterstone and the ability to flatten it, you have in front of…

Whetstone/Wetstone/Waterstone/Water Stone?

We are often asked about using whetstones, wetstones and water stones for sharpening tools and knives, so we…