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Japanese Knives – Chip Repair

Japanese Knives – Chip Repair

by colton | Jan 24, 2019 | Kitchen Tools, Knives, Sharpening and Repair

Forged Japanese chef knives can take an amazing edge and hold it for quite some time. The steels used and the hardness achieved are part of what makes these blades take and hold such a keen edge. The one downside to this is they are more brittle than the traditional...

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