Shoichi Hashimoto, the Knife Modeller
Shoichi Hashimoto calls himself a “Modelling Knifemaker” (造形刃物作家). At first you might wonder WTH does this mean, but once you go through some of his work, it suddenly makes perfect...
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Shoichi Hashimoto, the Knife Modeller
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A few videos about rehandling
In this video, I demonstrated how to remove and install the WA handles on Japanese kitchen knives.
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How to friction fit a saya
When buying a knife with a saya, the saya often comes bigger and requires a pin to stop the knife from falling out. This post shows you how to make...
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K&S Natural Horn Color Classification
I am a knife enthusiast and I am a big fan of good-looking handles. This is one of the main reasons that I introduced K&S custom handles at the very...
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Ergonomics and Knife Balance
It’s a question on everyone’s mind when choosing between knives that would serve the same purpose in the kitchen. Two knives might seem practically indistinguishable especially to a first-time buyer,...
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Restaurant Sushi Sen (鮨千)
Nothing can beat a Sushi dinner, and this time my partner Kyo brought me to his favorite restaurant: Sushi-Sen （鮨千）. Just like any other great sushi restaurants in Japan, Sushi-Sen...
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Church of the Wind by Tadao Ando
After visiting Tanaka in Miki, we visited the Church of the Wind by Tadao Ando on the way to Nishinomiya. Tadao Ando is a very influential architect of modern Japan,...
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Miki Specialty Hardware Store and Tanaka Workshop
The second day in Osaka we vistied Miki in Hyogo prefecture. There is a super interesting speciality hardware store in Miki, and visiting Shigeki is always cosy.
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BBQ Night at Takayuki's Sanpo Factory
I have visited Sakai Takayuki so many times in the past, yet I would never say no if given the chance to visit again, as there are always new and...
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Announcement: Knives and Stones is Heading to the US!
Knives and Stones is launching its US website: www.knivesandstones.us
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Travelling Cheap Utilitzing Frequent Flyer Program
I have to travel a lot, and often with one way tickets and last minute change-of-plan. This post shows you how to save money on air tickets with the help...
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Don’t buy a JR Pass, it is a rip off
Many people would buy a "JR Pass" to save some money when travelling in Japan, however it is often not cheap nor convenient.
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Where to buy a Shigefusa in Japan?
About Tsubame-Sanjo (燕三条) While most of us only know about Sanjo (Kanji: 三条) being a major handmade kitchen knife center in Japan (along with Sakai and Echizen). There are many...
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