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Flexible Fillet Knife 22 Cm. (8 3/4) Boning Knife 16 Cm. (6 1/4) Roast Knife 24 Cm. (9 1/2) Bread Knife 24 Cm. (9 1/2) Cook s Knife 25 Cm. (10) Paring Knife 10 Cm. (4)

Sales of Japanese kitchen knives are booming in the U.S. But how many people have the skills to use these superbly-crafted tools to full advantage? Now, internationally renowned chef Hiromitsu Nozaki shares his expertise and insights in a book that will help anyone who owns a Japanese knife to maximize its performance.In Japanese Kitchen Knives, Nozaki teaches the reader how to use usuba, deba and yanagiba, the three main traditional Japanese knives. He explains many essential techniques, such « Read More »

The first comprehensive introduction to Japanese cooking for the U.S. market in two decades.

If the food of a culture has a pulse, in Japan that pulse would be called washoku. It's a set of principles in fives that takes into account color, taste, ways of preparing food, the diner's senses, and the outlook brought to bear on both the cooking and the dining experience. The result? Meals that are balanced, pleasing, invigorating, healing, and satisfying--all in ways that seep deep into the soul. It's the great good luck of the West that Elizabeth Andoh chose a life in Japan and a focus « Read More »

The original Wasabi series featured traditional Japanese single-bevel blade styling for precision cutting. Our Wasabi Black series retains those classic styles, but adds a selection of double-beveled European blade styles - including a Paring Knife, Utility Knife, and Chef's Knife, as well as a new Bread Knife. All Wasabi blades are made of Daido 1K6 high-carbon stainless steel for superior sharpness and edge retention. The blades are graze-finished which produces a beautiful, brushed-look. « Read More »

Kyocera's KC Series offers classic styling with high tech performance. Now with 3-rivetes and a curvy handle made out of moisture-resistant Pakka wood. The unique advanced ceramic blade offers extreme edge retention and is ideal for slicing & dicing all fruits, vegetables and boneless meats. All blades are polished to perfection and gift-packed in individual black boxes with the gold Kyocera logo.

In today's rapidly changing world, using renewable resources makes sense, even in the kitchen. Joyce Chen's burnished bamboo utensils are not only earth-friendly, but beautiful and practical. Bamboo, a grass, grows quickly to harvestable size and is considered an environmentally-sound replacement for slow-growing trees. Stronger than wood, the tools in this set won't scratch nonstick surfaces and are so tough they won't swell, split, or absorb moisture like wood can. Moreover, these are dishwash « Read More »

A comprehensive, fully illustrated cookbook of popular Japanese recipes Japanese Homestyle Cooking makes use of each season's most plentiful ingredients for preparing delicious meals. Including over 135 recipes, this comprehensive cookbook brings the most popular meals in Japanese homes to your home. The menu variety is stunning, with foods that are simmered, broiled, pan-fried, deep-fried, steamed, and dressed with vinegar. Recipes include Sashimi, one-pot meals, rice, noodles, soups and more. « Read More »

Kyotsu means "universal" in Japanese and this kyotsu knife is universally functional. It features a wide, tall blade, much like a Santoku knife; for more controlled and uniform slicing. While having the rounded shape of a Chef's knife for easy rocking and slicing. Plus, the wide blade allows you to scoop chopped food for easy transferring from cutting board to pot.

Our NHS knives are from Seiki City, Japan, famous for the Samurai sword and fine Japanese cutlery. Professional Quality. 6 1/4" Blade, 11 3/4" overal