Sharpening your knife every day after you use it will raise your awareness of your knife’s edge condition.” During the question-and-answer session, Morimoto gave tips on caring for knives once ...

That’s fine if you have a strong German knife, but if you’ve got a high-end Japanese knife made from a lighter steel, I recommend just getting a sharpening stone ($2.60-$80).

His knife skills are insane, and he has a gorgeous collection of Japanese knives. He invited me to his condo in the Chinatown International District for a sharpening lesson.

Japanese knives are specialized cutlery known for their sharpness, precision, and craftsmanship. But how do you determine the best brand for your kitchen?

Sharpening Stones 1000 6000 Grit 2 Side Kitchen Knife Whetstone Once you get the hang of sliding your knives across this whetstone, you’ll be hard-pushed to use anything else.

The technique used to forge Sakai knives dates back to the 15th or 16th century, developed by gunsmiths during Japan’s Warring States or Sengoku period.

SEKI: In a Japanese city once famous for forging samurai swords, craftsmen sharpen and polish kitchen knives, but even at full tilt their small factory can’t keep up with global demand.