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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Mail-in Sharpening Services

Purchasing a new knife from District Cutlery is now a great opportunity to get your other knives sharpened, Getting a new knife usually makes our customers realize how dull their other knives have got … > read more

Posted by Derek on 8th Mar 2022

Kitchen Knife Blade Thinning

Blade thinning is the process of removing material from the sides of a blade and then re-polishing the surface to a factory finish. Blade thinning is beneficial and often necessary at some point … > read more

Posted by Derek Swanson on 27th Apr 2021

Knife Shop Question of the Week: Do You Sharpen Cutco knives?

Knife Shop Question of the Week: Do You Sharpen Cutco knives? “Do you sharpen Cutco knives?” Yes! This is a question we get frequently. Cutco knives are a legendary American brand made in upstate New York. … > read more

Posted by Derek Swanson on 30th Mar 2021

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

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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