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Buying the right knife may sound simple, but it’s not worth underestimating the preparation involved. A high-quality knife doesn’t come cheap. However, it will prove its worth through many years of flawless service. To ensure this is the case, choose a retailer based on the level of customer support they offer. This should range from expert advice to servicing your knife. Here’s how it works with us:
What to bear in mind when buying your first Japanese knife.
Buying a knife should be based on a rational reason. It’s fair to admit that this isn’t always the case. We know this only too well. But let’s assume for the sake of argument that we really do need a new knife.
Seki - part 2
As noted in the first part of this article, it is simply impossible to leave the city of Seki off our itinerary. It is equally impossible to cover all the important events that have taken place there.
What material is used for the handles of Japanese knives?
A knife cannot fulfill its primary function without a quality handle. The handle must be strong, ergonomic and should complement the knife aesthetically. And Japanese manufacturers really dominate in this. Let's forget about the shape of the handles and talk about the individual materials that we most often encounter.
It won't be possible without Seki
We go to Japan regularly. It is our job, but above all our passion. However, without it, a more than 24-hour travelling would be a great ordeal, even suffering. Add to that the unpleasant eastern jet lag and the "entrance tax" is in the world.
Japan National Day
On February 17, 2025, at the invitation of the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Yasuhiro Kawakami, we celebrated the 65th birthday of His Highness the Japanese Emperor Naruhito.
Eye candy in Japanese.
It is widely known about the Japanese that their cuisine is not only very healthy and diverse, but also unusually aesthetic. Each part of the dish is carefully cut into symmetrical pieces. We already know that they can do it not only thanks to their patience and talent, but also thanks to perfect knives.
Sorry
We live in a world of information. Their quantity is constantly growing, the quality is not always, but the fact remains that there are sometimes too many of them to process without harm. You know it, you go looking for a certain piece of information and by the time you get to it, you unwittingly learn things you didn't even want to know. And it is questionable whether you will even get to the data you are initially looking for.
Takefu Special Steel Co.Ltd.
The last trip to Japan was really hearty. No wonder, because the pandemic of the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent closure of Japan caused the cancellation of two planned trips. The schedule therefore included a visit to all the main islands except northern Hokkaido. This time I was especially looking forward to one special destination - Takefu.
