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The Takefu Knife Village
The Takefu Knife Village
June 21, 2023

The Takefu Knife Village

All photo credit to the TKV - https://www.takefu-knifevillage.jp/ Sometime around the early 1300's a sword smith...
Makoto Kurosaki Spotlight
Makoto Kurosaki Spotlight
June 14, 2023

Makoto Kurosaki Spotlight

Makoto Kurosaki isn't actually a blacksmith, he is however a very talented sharpener. While there...
The Definitive Guide To Knife Maintenance
The Definitive Guide To Knife Maintenance
March 31, 2021

The Definitive Guide To Knife Maintenance

All Japanese knives fit into three tiers of maintenance, we’re going to break them down...
Buying Your First Japanese Knife
Buying Your First Japanese Knife
February 16, 2021

Buying Your First Japanese Knife

Hey folks, Jake from Sharp and today we're going to talk about the things I...
Cutting Boards 101
Cutting Boards 101
July 7, 2020

Cutting Boards 101

Hey guys! Jake from Sharp and today we're going to talk everything cutting boards. We'll...
Top 6 Sharpening Tips
Top 6 Sharpening Tips
April 7, 2020

Top 6 Sharpening Tips

   Hey folks, today were going to recap one of our sharpening videos "Top 6...
Top 5 Knife Maintenence Tips
Top 5 Knife Maintenence Tips
April 3, 2020

Top 5 Knife Maintenence Tips

Hey folks!   Jake from sharp and today were going to be discussing my top five...
A Guide To Spring Seasonality
A Guide To Spring Seasonality
April 2, 2020

A Guide To Spring Seasonality

Hey folks,   Jake from Sharp and spring has officially sprung! While the pandemic continues and...
How to thin the blade of your knife - Knife Sharpening (Edge Geometry)
How to thin the blade of your knife - Knife Sharpening (Edge Geometry)
July 28, 2019

How to thin the blade of your knife - Knife Sharpening (Edge Geometry)

Knife performing like it used to? Not giving you that effortless cutting feel you remember...
How to Sharpen a Knife
How to Sharpen a Knife
June 11, 2019

How to Sharpen a Knife

Ever wondered how to get your knives performing like new again!? Check out our how-to...
Whestones (Sharpening) Vs. Honing Rod (Steel)
Whestones (Sharpening) Vs. Honing Rod (Steel)
June 11, 2019

Whestones (Sharpening) Vs. Honing Rod (Steel)

Honing Rod (steel) vs Whetstones Easily the most common question we get in the shop...
Types of Steel
Types of Steel
June 11, 2019

Types of Steel

  Shopping for a knife by steel type or Rockwell hardness is not recommended. Far...