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1.About Us Our family began making kitchen knives in 1935, and we’re now in our fourth generation. Besides our own knives, we also distribute renowned Japanese brands like Hatsukokoro, Nigara, and Yu Kurosaki. Our knives are crafted to slice paper and shave hair in just one minute. However, we...

Anyone who has spoken to me about sharpening or followed my attempts to learn will have heard me singing the praises of kangaroo leather. It’s tough and thin, not spongy like most cow hide. Ideal for maintaining the edge geometry. I’m sure you could load it up but it’s not necessary. Takes the...

Kiwi brand knives from Thailand - I am going to give a set to some friends who use crap dull knives. Question is, how do you maintain these things? The friends in question are not going to be learning how to use a whetstone anytime soon. My thinking is give them a leather strop for daily...