Yakushi Knives are the inheritors of an ancient tradition and a renaissance that employ old-time forging techniques. Among ...

Paired with softer stainless steel, the knife is easy to get back into shape with a few swipes on a honing rod. There is a huge variety of Japanese knives, but here I will focus on the ones we ...

For years, both home cooks and professional chefs have tussled with blunt, heavy, or fragile kitchen knives that either fail under pressure or make cooking a hassle. Sylvia Mendel, a culinary ...

"The metal honing rod is not recommended for Damascus or Japanese knives as improper use can quickly result in chips or damage to the edge," Horl said. Yet, if you have German knives such as the ...