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Japanese Knife Care & Maintenance: The Complete Guide

March 15, 2026 June 24, 2026

Caring for a Japanese knife, covering carbon versus stainless steel, Rockwell hardness, single and double bevels, whetstone sharpening and storage.

Japanese knives, hand-forged in Japan. Boards, linen, and tableware finished in Europe. Made once. Kept forever.

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The Slow Letter

One letter a month. 5% off your first order.

Stories from the workshops, a recipe worth keeping, and a five-email Knife School course to start you off. The 5% is a welcome, and the only discount we ever send.

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