Ultra-sharp and precise, the best Japanese knives are known for their premium craftsmanship. Compared to their Western or German-style counterparts, Japanese blades are lighter, thinner and harder, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. At a sushi restaurant, you might have seen the chef behind the counter ...

When I went to culinary school, we were advised to invest in Sabatier knives – simple, practical, and made in France. These days, I can’t help noticing the craze for Japanese knives. Celebrities, ...

My recommendation for a romantic Valentine’s Day gift this year is a crazy-sharp Japanese kitchen knife. Yes, I am aware there’s a superstition about knives as presents, which are thought to symbolize ...

Unlike the Western-style chef’s knives, which count household names Victorinox, Wüsthoff, Zwilling and others in their ranks, the Japanese chef knife establishment is less obvious to Western shoppers.

There are two main styles when it comes to chef's knives. Find out what each one does best and which one is right for you. David Watsky Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where ...

Japan’s long-standing tradition of crafting high quality blades extends beyond katanas. The country produces some of the world’s best kitchen knives. Professional chefs and home cooks alike tend to ...