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It's Knife Week! Learn About Japanese Knives and How to Keep Them Sharp
October 3, 2017
We're excited to get some new knives into our collection by a reputable blade maker in Japan....
Umami Tool Watch: The Mighty MAC Yanagi Knife
December 10, 2015
Even the freshest fish doesn't make great sashimi if it's sliced poorly. Yanagi knives are sharp, slender knives used to cut raw fish with clean precision.
Umami Tool Watch: Microdent Knives
June 4, 2015
We are total gadget heads here at Umami Mart. Johnny always scoffs when I bring...
ReCPY: The Yamahomo Knife from Aritsugu Shop (Kyoto)
January 25, 2011
Since seeing Michael Romano's collections of Japanese knives (many were around $1,000, but some were...
Japanify: Sharpening Carbon and Stainless Steel Knives
April 15, 2010
Step-by-step instructions on how to use a water stone to sharpen knives, especially carbon-steel and stainless steel hōchō (Japanese cutlery).