The Craftsmen Tour '24 showcased Japanese knife-making across Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Spokane. This week-long event merged traditional craftsmanship...
What is a patina? From its origins to its significance in carbon steel knives, we explore what it is, how...
Need some pointers on what makes a great beginner Japanese kitchen knife? Read on for info on the different available...
Discover Tsukimi, Japan's Harvest Moon Viewing Festival. Learn about its folklore, traditional foods, and customs. Explore ways to celebrate this...
Blue Steel offers balance and edge retention, while White Steel provides unparalleled sharpness. Learn about their history, qualities, and which...
Explore Japanese kitchen knife anatomy: from the tip of the blade to the butt of the handle. Learn some new...
Ever wonder why Japanese knives can easily go for over a couple hundred dollars? Here's a quick read about it.
A versatile Japanese kitchen tool blending cultural designs. With its long, thin blade and unique features, it excels at various...
Chipping a Japanese kitchen knife can be alarming. Learn how to repair chips and use the knife properly to enhance...
The Santoku is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife ideal for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish. Its intuitive, compact design offers comfort...
How many times a year should you sharpen your knife? What tests can you perform to check sharpness? Are whetstones...
A flat whetstone is crucial for effective knife sharpening, maintaining a consistent bevel angle. Over time, whetstones develop a concave...
You don’t need a dozen knives to get the job done. You can accomplish so much with just two really...
Using ancient techniques, Japanese ironsand is made into supremely high-quality steel known as tamahagane for use in Japanese swords. How...
This unassuming yet unique workshop tucked away in the Japanese countryside contains the legacy of hundreds of years of traditional knife-making.
Which one should I buy? Hi everyone! This week, we’ll be discussing the differences between two distinct styles of Japanese...
Where do I begin? Welcome to the first of our periodic Seisuke Knife informational blog posts! My name is Jun,...
Stainless vs Non-Stainless Stainless or non-stainless that is the question. We usually break down steel types into two categories...
