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Cutting Edge Knowledge

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

Japanese steel explained: what makes it different and why it matters

Japanese steel explained: what makes it different and why it matters

Discover what makes Japanese steel so special for kitchen knives, from carbon alloys to stainless options. Shop handmade Japanese knives at Cutting Edge Knives.

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Hatsukokoro knives: what makes this Seki City brand worth knowing

Hatsukokoro knives: what makes this Seki City brand worth knowing

Discover Hatsukokoro knives at Cutting Edge Knives. A Seki City brand spanning carbon steel to stainless, handmade to precision-forged Japanese kitchen knives.

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What is a chinese cleaver and do you need one?

What is a chinese cleaver and do you need one?

Discover what a chinese cleaver is, how it differs from a Western butcher's cleaver, and whether it belongs in your kitchen knife collection.

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Masamoto knives: a guide to Japan's finest cutlery

Masamoto knives: a guide to Japan's finest cutlery

Discover Masamoto knives — over 150 years of Japanese craftsmanship. Shop the KS series at Cutting Edge Knives, the UK's specialist Japanese knife retailer.

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Damascus kitchen knife: what makes them special and how to choose one

Damascus kitchen knife: what makes them special and how to choose one

Discover what makes a damascus kitchen knife worth buying, how they're made, and which Japanese options are available at Cutting Edge Knives.

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Japanese knife handle types explained: wa vs yo and what to look for

Japanese knife handle types explained: wa vs yo and what to look for

Choosing the right Japanese knife handle matters more than you might think. Learn about wa and yo styles, materials and what suits your cooking.

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Teruyasu Fujiwara knives: a fourth-generation Tokyo blacksmith

Teruyasu Fujiwara knives: a fourth-generation Tokyo blacksmith

Discover Teruyasu Fujiwara knives: hand-forged in Tokyo by a fourth-generation blacksmith with over 150 years of family craft behind every blade.

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Carbon steel knives: why serious cooks choose reactive steel

Carbon steel knives: why serious cooks choose reactive steel

Discover why carbon steel knives sharpen keener and last longer than most alternatives. Explore handmade Japanese options at Cutting Edge Knives.

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Honesuki: the Japanese poultry knife worth knowing about

Honesuki: the Japanese poultry knife worth knowing about

Discover what a honesuki is, how it works, and why this traditional Japanese boning knife belongs in a serious cook's kitchen.

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