Japanese Kitchen Knives: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Maintaining and Sharpening Handcrafted Japanese Knives
Language: English
Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2026
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- Title
- Japanese Kitchen Knives: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Maintaining and Sharpening Handcrafted Japanese Knives
- Author
- Ippan Shadan Hojin Nippon Togi Bunka Shinko Kyokai
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 4805320664
- ISBN 13
- 9784805320662
This lavishly-illustrated guide to Japanese kitchen cutlery highlights the craftsmanship, traditions and techniques that make these knives prized the world over. Which types of Japanese knives are best for you? How are they stored and cared for? And most important of all: How do you keep them sharp? Natural whetstones are essential to maintain a high-performance blade, but you need to know how to select and use them.
This book offers expert guidance in selecting, sharpening, storing and caring for artisanal Japanese knives:
- What are the advantages of Japanese knives? The list is long: expert craftsmanship, quality of materials, specialized designs, precise geometry, enduring sharpness, balance and ease of use
- How are Japanese knives made? Visit traditional blacksmith workshops in Japan and observe as classic blades are forged and refined by hand
- What knives are right for me? Explore the full range of available options and the uses of each type of knife!
- How do I sharpen my knives? Learn the techniques that professionals use to maintain high performance
- Which whetstones work best? The lowdown on selecting and using these natural sharpening implements
- How do I care for & store my knives? Some are used every day, others rarely: know the best approach!
Ancient Japanese artisanal knife-making techniques have been refined over centuries. For the best knives in the world, aficionados and demanding professionals know there's only one choice in kitchen cutlery: Japanese knives.
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