Roll-forged from 21 layers of high-carbon steel, this is a classic example of a Japanese-style knife, adapted for the Western market. The light weight, excellent balance, and full tang handle ...

Depending on your knife, you’ll do this on one side or both sides of the blade. Most Western knives are sharpened at a 16- to 24-degree angle and beveled on both sides. You can look up the specs ...

We visited the Takefu Knife Village to see how some of the most respected knife-making masters in Japan practice their craft. Walk into most knife or kitchenware stores and you're likely to ...