Knife Advice Blog

Gyuto Rhymes with Pluto

Gyuto rhymes with Pluto, our second favorite planet. Lots of English language speakers ask us how to pronounce the name of the most popular Japanese kitchen knife. They often misplace the “O” and the “U” sounds, saying gyoh-too. Others annunciate…

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How To Not Screw Up Your Knife

Best Practices, taken directly from one of Japan's best knife-makers, Takayuki Shibata.Wash and dry the blade by hand immediately after use. They are not dishwasher safe.Use a soft sponge to wash the … > read more

Posted by Derek Swanson on 6th Jan 2021

Meet the Bladesmiths Event at District Cutlery

Please join District Cutlery in welcoming four of Japan's premier knife makers to Washington DC on Friday, September 14 at 5pm at District Cutlery. The knives of Yu Kurosaki, Takayuki Shibat … > read more

Posted by Derek Swanson on 27th Aug 2018

Sharpening the Life Out of Your Knives

We applaud the efforts of customers who take to the stones and do their own sharpening; it's a great way to get to know your knife and potentially save some money. Wait, "potentially?" Unfortunately impro … > read more

Posted by Derek Swanson on 23rd Sep 2015

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