A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and More!

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and More!

If you’ve been to a Knifewear store or seen us around online, it’s no secret that we LOVE Japanese knives: they came from the heavens to make prep work a breeze, AND they’re absolutely beautiful.  Sure, we could say that it’s what's inside that counts, how long it stays sharp, how well it cuts… but where’s the fun in that? You sure as heck don’t just pick a knife like this just for the functionality! I’m a colourful lady. I like to think of knives like fashion: If style didn’t matter, we’d all be wearing the same thing in some weird beige society. People are individuals! Thus, different styles and aesthetics exist. As someone known for dressing like a cartoon character, I’m 100% down for having some style in my life. This applies to knives, too. The great thing about.
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A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

JAPANESE KNIFE FINISHES - Kurouchi, Damascus, Migaki, Tsuchime, Nashiji

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Yoshihiro Shiroko High Carbon Steel Kasumi Yanagi Rosewood Handle Sushi Sashimi Chef Knife (11.8'' (300mm)): Sashimi Knives: Home & Kitchen

Quality in cut. Beauty in design. Drawing from a 600 year old blacksmithing tradition, The Sakai Kyuba 堺久馬 Santoku knife is designed to intensify pleasure from cooking. The Santoku is a general purpose chef’s knife which serves a variety of functions, it will become your go-to knife in the kitchen. The sharp blade is set in a premium-cut, waterproof stabilised maple burl in a Natural Brown colour.

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Sakai Kyuba - Chef's Knife 19cm - The Santoku - Natural Brown

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

The Different Blade Finishes for Japanese Knives– Koi Knives

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Kanemasa Aogami #2 Kurouchi 165mm Nakiri – Burrfection Store

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

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A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Hado Sumi 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak – Bernal Cutlery

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue2 Kurouchi Damascus Santoku 180cm with Teak handle - Knife Types from Knives from Japan UK

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

A Complete Guide To Japanese Knives

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife – SharpEdge

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Kiritsuke Kurouchi 210 mm (8.2 in) Aogami (Blue) #2 Damascus (17 layer – Yoshimune Knives

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Hado Sumi 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak – Bernal Cutlery

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Hado Sumi 135mm Petty Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak – Bernal Cutlery

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Okamitsu 55 mm Ginger Knife - the smallest hand-forged Japanese kitchen knife

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Knife Finishes: Kurouchi, Damascus, and  More!

Mazaki 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Wenge – Bernal Cutlery