Cutting Edge Knowledge

Learn everything about Japanese knives, steels, finishes, the blacksmiths and history and so much more in our blog.

How to choose the right knife roll for your Japanese knives

How to choose the right knife roll for your Japanese knives

Looking for a knife roll to protect your Japanese knives? Read our guide to choosing the best option for home cooks and professional chefs.

Read moreabout How to choose the right knife roll for your Japanese knives

Baba Hamono: Sakai's knife making heritage in every blade

Baba Hamono: Sakai's knife making heritage in every blade

Discover Baba Hamono, a Sakai knife maker founded in 1916 with a commitment to traditional craft and training the next generation of Japanese bladesmiths.

Read moreabout Baba Hamono: Sakai's knife making heritage in every blade

Patina rust on carbon steel knives: what it is and how to manage it

Patina rust on carbon steel knives: what it is and how to manage it

Learn what patina rust is on carbon steel knives, why it forms, and how to manage it to protect your blade and improve performance.

Read moreabout Patina rust on carbon steel knives: what it is and how to manage it

Santoku knives: everything you need to know

Santoku knives: everything you need to know

Discover what makes the santoku one of the most versatile Japanese kitchen knives and find the right one for your cooking style.

Read moreabout Santoku knives: everything you need to know

SLD steel: what it is and why it makes exceptional Japanese knives

SLD steel: what it is and why it makes exceptional Japanese knives

SLD steel is a semi-stainless tool steel prized for its edge retention and toughness. Discover why it's used in some of the finest Japanese knives available.

Read moreabout SLD steel: what it is and why it makes exceptional Japanese knives

Takamura knives: what makes them worth your attention

Takamura knives: what makes them worth your attention

Discover why Takamura knives are prized by serious cooks, and explore the finest handmade Japanese knives available at Cutting Edge Knives.

Read moreabout Takamura knives: what makes them worth your attention

Sakai Takayuki knives: six centuries of Japanese craftsmanship

Sakai Takayuki knives: six centuries of Japanese craftsmanship

Discover Sakai Takayuki knives at Cutting Edge Knives. Over 600 years of Sakai bladesmithing tradition, from carbon steel to Damascus, delivered to your door.

Read moreabout Sakai Takayuki knives: six centuries of Japanese craftsmanship

Yanagiba knife: the traditional Japanese slicer explained

Yanagiba knife: the traditional Japanese slicer explained

Discover what makes a yanagiba knife unique, how it differs from a sujihiki, and how to choose the right one for sushi and sashimi preparation.

Read moreabout Yanagiba knife: the traditional Japanese slicer explained

What is a honesuki knife and do you need one?

What is a honesuki knife and do you need one?

Discover what a honesuki knife is, how it differs from Western boning knives, and why it belongs in your kitchen. Shop honesuki knives at Cutting Edge Knives.

Read moreabout What is a honesuki knife and do you need one?