Care & Technique

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Our recommendations are independent and based on research, not sponsorships. A good Japanese knife is built to last decades — but only if you treat it right. The same qualities that make these blades extraordinary (hard steel, a thin, acute edge) also make them less forgiving…

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Our recommendations are independent and based on research, not sponsorships. Learning how to sharpen a Japanese knife is simpler than most beginners fear. A good knife is only as good as its edge — and even the finest VG-10 blade goes dull with use. The good…