Tamahagane: The Rarest Steel in Japan
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Tamahagane: The Rarest Steel in Japan

Using ancient techniques, Japanese ironsand is made into supremely high-quality steel known as tamahagane for use in Japanese swords. How are these swords made? What exactly are the properties of t...
Where Knives are Made: The Story of TAKEFU KNIFE VILLAGE
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Where Knives are Made: The Story of TAKEFU KNIFE VILLAGE

This unassuming yet unique workshop tucked away in the Japanese countryside contains the legacy of hundreds of years of traditional knife-making.
About the 2 Main Steel Types
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About the 2 Main Steel Types

Stainless vs Non-Stainless Stainless or non-stainless that is the question.   We usually break down steel types into two categories - Stainless Steels & Non-Stainless, or High Carbon Steels. It...