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The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife
The Ultimate Guide to the Culture and Craft
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The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife is the definitive introduction to the best knives in the business. The craftsmanship of Japanese knives is unparalleled and much coveted across the globe; to own a blade forged in Japan is to know quality, respect history and love food. The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife walks us through the principles of knifemaking, from blade shapes, materials, handles and finishes to showcase the very best that Japan has to offer. It also tells the story of iconic blades and world-renowned forges, and it is packed with need-to-know information about everything from how to select the right tool for the job to care guides that will keep your knives sharp. With location photography of incredible, multi-generational forges, stunning images of the knives themselves, diagrams to showcase the intricate workings of their design and step-by-step images to show you how best to care for and sharpen your knives, this book is the ultimate guide to the home cook’s most covetable piece of equipment, and a must-have for any knife nerd in the making.
The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife is the definitive introduction to the best knives in the business.
The craftsmanship of Japanese knives is unparalleled and much coveted across the globe; to own a blade forged in Japan is to know quality, respect history and love food.
The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife walks us through the principles of knifemaking, from blade shapes, materials, handles and finishes to showcase the very best that Japan has to offer. It also tells the story of iconic blades and world-renowned forges, and it is packed with need-to-know information about everything from how to select the right tool for the job to care guides that will keep your knives sharp.
With location photography of incredible, multi-generational forges, stunning images of the knives themselves, diagrams to showcase the intricate workings of their design and step-by-step images to show you how best to care for and sharpen your knives, this book is the ultimate guide to the home cook’s most covetable piece of equipment, and a must-have for any knife nerd in the making.