A Japanese made samurai knife has launched via Kickstarter this month and has already raised the required pledge goal needed to make the jump from concept into production. The unique kitchen knife has ...

These days, most folks know tantos as Japanese-inspired blade shapes, with curves reminiscent of katana swords. However, the style originates as its own standalone knife — a short knife used by ...

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Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried ...

There’s no magic trick here, just some incredible engineering in tandem with a bit of top-tier knifemaking. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more As someone who regularly writes ...

The one tool you don’t want to skimp on when equipping a kitchen is a knife. A high-quality sharp blade can make cooking and food prep considerably more enjoyable, but so can a set of novelty kitchen ...

Few things blend quite as well as modern EDC and traditional Japanese design. There’s just something about the tenets of both that mesh magnificently. Now, we can add a fourth to that prestigious list ...

If you’ve ever wanted to experience what a samurai felt when he cut his opponents down with one slash, now’s your chance; but instead of cutting down your enemies, you can use these newly available ...