Shun vs Global vs Miyabi who is the best Japanese Knife Maker? All of these knife uses a Japanese design in their knife. There is a slight belly to promote a rocking type of cutting. They uses a steeper angle than your standard western knife. They also tend to be […]

The Best Stainless Steel Knife Set resist rust and holds an edge. There are many different manufacturer available from German to Japanese. While they all have their pros and benefits, its not exactly one size fit all. Japanese knives are generally harder and thinner, much more suited for soft food […]

Shun Classic Chef Knife is one of the most well known Japanese knife manufacturer in America. It was popularized by Alton Brown in his show good eats. Since then, the company has come out with many different version of their popular knife. However, the classic chef knife still remains as […]

Miyabi Birchwood SG2 Chef’s Knife is a beautiful knife. It uses a damascus blade and a marbled birchwood handle. I can think of few who can rival how stunning it looks. The metal that they use is also top of the top. SG2 is a powdered steel that is usually […]

Wusthof Classic vs Ikon vs Gourmet what are the differences? Manufacturer are guilty of constantly releasing new models and all that does is confused customers. While they all perform relatively well, there are some key differences. Things like the length of the tang and the quality of the steel all […]

Mercer Culinary Chef Knife is one the best budget chef knife around. While the low cost might throw off some people, this knife gets sharp and stays sharp. It uses a polyprolene handle that is soft and comfortable. While it might not feel as nice as a wooden handle, this […]

Mac Chef Knife is one the best Japanese Chef Knife on the market. It has a cult following among restraunt professional. Known for its light weight design and razor sharp edge, it is the knife that you keep reaching for. These knives are made in Japan and features a Pakkawood […]

Global Chef Knife are one of the most iconic cutlery around. Most notably is the metal dimple handle. It uses a holly point handle filled with sand to achieve perfect balance. While the company is relatively new, they manage to make themselves as a leader in the industry. Unlike western […]

Tojiro Dp Gyuto was the first high end knife that I bought. It offers an incredible value, especially compared to the shuns. For a comparable shun knife, you might be spending 50-80 dollar more. The Tojiro Dp line features a vg-10 core just like some of the shuns and its […]