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Yoshida Hamono: master forgers of ZDP-189 Japanese knives

Yoshida Hamono: master forgers of ZDP-189 Japanese knives

Discover Yoshida Hamono, a Seki City family workshop forging exceptional ZDP-189 Japanese knives with razor-sharp edges and deep tradition.

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Yoshikane knives: what makes them worth knowing about

Yoshikane knives: what makes them worth knowing about

Discover what sets Yoshikane knives apart, from their steel choices to their cutting performance, and find handmade Japanese knives at Cutting Edge Knives.

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What is a stone fixer and why does every whetstone user need one?

What is a stone fixer and why does every whetstone user need one?

A stone fixer keeps your whetstone flat and your edges sharp. Find out how to use one and where to buy sharpening accessories in the UK.

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Parker Asahi cutting board: the soft composite board that protects your knives

Parker Asahi cutting board: the soft composite board that protects your knives

Discover why the Parker Asahi cutting board is a favourite among Japanese knife owners, and find the perfect knives and accessories to pair with it.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Michio Ishikawa - Blue #2 Single Bevel

How are the Michio Ishikawa knives forged?

Mr Ishikawa specialises in single bevel blades which he forges entirely by hand one at a time using what is known as the Nakaniida process which involves a mixture of cold and hot forging with the aim to improve the hardness of the steel being worked.

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