{"product_id":"japanese-kitchen-knives-the-complete-guide-to-selecting-maintaining-and-sharpening-handcrafted-japanese-knives","title":"Japanese Kitchen Knives: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Maintaining and Sharpening Handcrafted Japanese Knives","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe complete guide to selecting, using, sharpening and caring for Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessionals and home chefs increasingly demand the high-quality tools their best cooking requires—and for those who know, there is only one choice in kitchen cutlery: handcrafted Japanese knives. This lavishly illustrated guide covers everything you need to know, from the craftsmanship and traditions behind these prized blades to the practical techniques that keep them performing at their best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhat are the advantages of Japanese knives?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expert craftsmanship, quality materials, specialized designs, precise geometry, enduring sharpness, balance and ease of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHow are Japanese knives made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Visit traditional blacksmith workshops in Japan and observe as classic blades are forged and refined by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhat knives are right for me?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explore the full range of available options and the uses of each type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHow do I sharpen my knives?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Learn the techniques professionals use to maintain peak performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhich whetstones work best?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How to select and use these essential natural sharpening tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHow do I care for and store my knives?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best practices for knives used daily and those used rarely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWith over 450 photos and diagrams, this is a deep dive into a world of tradition, quality and design—bringing centuries of Japanese knife-making craft directly to your cutting board.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48414483579138,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/0463\/6790\/files\/816YsTsuyeL._SL1500.jpg?v=1788046374","url":"https:\/\/omnivorebooks.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-kitchen-knives-the-complete-guide-to-selecting-maintaining-and-sharpening-handcrafted-japanese-knives","provider":"Omnivore Books on Food","version":"1.0","type":"link"}