Knives & More
We use different kinds of knives in a professional kitchen however, you as a home cook don’t need every available knife to perform a certain task. No knives will be sharp forever and therefore it is important to give your knives some regular maintenance. I will talk about different branded knives and how to maintain their sharpness here. You can also follow my ”Cooking Guide” where I talk about ”what knife to choose” and ”what cutting board to use”. Or if you want a brief overview of all the different knife types that are available then go to the ”types of knives” page. And click here for the ”general knife maintenance” guide.
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Kai Shun Santoku Classic series knife Review – VG Max
The Kai Shun Santoku Classic is made from a stainless steel core called VG-Max it comes with softer stainless steel…
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Shi Ba Zi Zuo Chinese Cleaver Review – Vegetable Cleaver SD-2
The is made from stainless steel called 4Cr13. There is no cladding, and the knife has a hazy mirror look.…
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Dao Vua Gyuto Review – Leaf Spring Vietnamese Made Knife – 240mm
The Gyuto from Dao Vua is packaged in bubble plastic. The knife is protected by a plastic tube. So there…
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Tojiro DP Gyuto Knife Review 180mm FU807 VG10 (Fujitora)
The Gyuto from Tojiro has a VG10 core material and comes with an outer stainless steel cladding. The cladding is…
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Work Sharp Culinary E5 Review – Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener
The E5 sharpener comes with a quick start guide and a user guide. I recommend you to read them both.…
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Xinzuo Chef Knife Review 440C Steel – Gyuto
The chef knife has a material and comes with an outer cladding from the same material. The cladding is very…
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Beware of Fake Japanese Knife Scams
I have been testing many Chinese-made knives; some are Japanese-styled but then made in China. I got a few emails…
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Wusthof Ikon Clasic Review
The Wusthof Classic was the second knife that I used while working in a french restaurant. The first knife I…
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Keemake Bunka Knife From Sunnecko – AUS10
This is an individual review about the Keemake Bunka knife with an imported Japanese AUS10 Steel. If you don’t know…
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Zwilling Traditional Chef’s Knife Review – German Chef’s Knife
This is a traditional chef’s knife profile from Zwilling. Zwilling has a newer version with a more rounded tip. I…
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GHL Gyuto VG10 Chef’s Knife Review – AliExpress
After testing many Chinese knives, I found a manufacturer that sells real imported VG10 steel from Japan. Most resellers and…
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TUO Cutlery Kiritsuke Ring R Series Knife Review
TUO Cutlery started in 2016, and you will start hearing more from them. Tuo cutlery is focusing on making high-quality…
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Keemake 8 inch Chef’s knife from Sunnecko – AUS-10
I tested this Keemake 8-inch Chef’s knife from Sunnecko for more than 2 months in a professional kitchen. We are…
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Yarenh Japanese VG10 Knives From China Review
My Japanese Knife set from Yarenh I own 10 Japanese knives, a Yanagiba, and a Santoku from Shun. I saw…
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Buying Japanese Knives on AliExpress from China
If you are looking for a cheap Japanese knife, then you probably end up on AliExpress. I wrote an article…
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