Last updated: May 28, 2026
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Amazon Associates Program
The Japanese Edge is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, and other Amazon marketplaces.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click an Amazon product link on our site and make a purchase, Amazon pays us a small percentage of the sale — typically between 1% and 10% depending on the product category. Your purchase price remains exactly the same whether you use our link or go to Amazon directly.
Other Affiliate Programs
In addition to Amazon Associates, The Japanese Edge may participate in affiliate programs with other retailers that sell Japanese kitchen knives, whetstones, and related products. These may include specialty cutlery shops, knife makers, and culinary equipment retailers. When we link to a product from one of these partners, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase.
How We Choose Products
We only recommend products we believe offer genuine value to home cooks, culinary students, and professional chefs interested in Japanese cutlery. Our recommendations are based on independent research, manufacturer specifications, user reviews, and — wherever possible — direct hands-on experience.
We do not accept payment from brands in exchange for positive coverage. We do not write paid reviews disguised as editorial content. When a product disappoints us, we say so. Commission rates do not influence which products we recommend or how favorably we cover them.
What This Means for You
You can trust that every recommendation on The Japanese Edge is made because we genuinely believe it is a good choice — not because of commission rates. If we link to a product, it is because we believe it deserves your consideration.
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