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The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives
The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives
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A good chef knife is the most important tool in any kitchen.
Professional chefs often describe their knives as an extension of their body. Considering that Japanese knives are world famous—not only for their good looks, but also their extreme sharpness—it’s no wonder so many chefs all over the world choose Japanese kitchen knives above all others.
Kevin Kent, the Knifenerd, takes us behind the scenes with a personal look into the lives, skills and artistry of the blacksmiths who make the world’s finest knives. Award winning photography by Visti Kjar transports the reader behind the scenes, into the rarely seen, dimly lit, sweaty, bustling, historic workshops of some of the worlds best blacksmiths. Feel the intense heat of the forge, smell the coal fire, hear the deafening blows of the hammer on red hot steel and see the sparks fly.
From the forging and sharpening to the choosing and collecting, Kevin Kent relays his extensive knowledge and passion on the subject of Japanese knives including...
- telling stories about all of his favourite blacksmiths
- explaining in plain language why Japanese knives and steel are just better
- where to start on your journey into Japanese knives, including explanations of which shapes you need in your home
- Accompanied by gorgeous photos by Visti Kjar, taken in the seldom-seen workshops of the best blacksmiths in Japan.
- Unpopular opinions about Damascus steel.
DETAILS & SPECS
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 320 pages, 8.25" x 10.25"
Published: Late October, 2018
Publisher: Long Ladder Media
ISBN: 978-1-9993906-0-0
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Overall rating: 4.85 / 5 from 100 reviews.
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The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives offers in-depth information on Japanese knife craftsmanship, stunning photos, and is highly appreciated as a great read. It provides a personal look into the lives of blacksmiths and the artistry behind the world's finest knives.
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- Craftsmanship Introduction: 3%
- Photographic Quality: 24%
- Readability: 24%
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- "I don't remember the last time I loved a book so much, great stories, great pictures, and great info." —
- "Beautiful photos and good in-depth info." —
- "Amazing photos and very valuable information." —
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Beautiful book! Looking forward to
"Beautiful book! Looking forward to taking it to Japan and trying to locate some of the blacksmiths mentioned in it."
The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives
"Hi Folks. . . . . . I have used Japanese chisels and planes for 45 years in my career as a cabinetmaker. They are FABULOUS and a true joy to use. It's a true pleasure to read this book confirming the care and dedication that goes in to Japanese tools in general and knives in particular. It is a joy to connect with the wonderful folks at Knifeware who truly understand the intricacies and difficulties of making these amazing knives. This is a very informative book and well worth the time to understand why these really are the most amazing knives in the world. . . . . . . David Tamblyn"
Perfect gift for knife nerds
"Bought this as a gift for a knife nerd friend. He's read it twice already and can't say enough good things about it. Excellent work, Kevin & Visti!"
Every japenese knife newbie should
"Every japenese knife newbie should read this book! Great lecture and presentation!"
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"Awesome book!"
The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives
"To put my review into context I am not a Chef, just a home cook. A couple of years ago I felt the need to upgrade my kitchen knives so bought a few. The ones I bought are from Wusthof and Zwilling, mostly European but also a Santoku and a Nakiri. All of thes knives are just fine. However it has spurned an inerest in just what other knives are out there. When I saw photos of Bunka and Kirisuke knives I have got to have one these bad boys. This brought about the purchase of this book. It is a good springboard into the jubject for a beginner like my self. I do query the fact that a substansial part of the book is given over to short biographies of knifemaking blacksmiths ( pages 40 to 201). Containrd within these pages are some interesing anectodes and some realy nice photos. However, having said that, any reader plannig a visit to Japan and hoping to make a purchase of some knives those pages could well be a valuabe source of information to help organise your trip. There are a few irritating typos that could easily be corrected for the next iteration of the book. One thing I would like to point out is the honing rod sketch on page 289. It shows the honing angle for Japanese knives as 15 degrees and European knives as 25 degrees. This is misleading as Wusthof's European style knives are 14 degrees and their Asian style knives are 10 degrees. Zwilling's European style knives are 15 degrees and their Asian style knives are 9 - 12 degrees. I can't speak for other Europeab knife manufacturers. Google would be a good place to start. In summary then, I like this book and think it would be a usefull addition to any knife collectors library. Uk buyers beware this book will cost you £51. 00 (my paypal account debit) I hope this helps John Ferguson Windsor, England"
Knifenerd Guide
"great book, super fast international shipping (quicker from Canada than many UK orders!)."
Great reading
"I’m still enjoying reading the story of each blade smith. Beautiful photos and good in-depth info."
Work of art
"I love this book so much. I can see myself reading it over and over again and referring to it when I make my way out to Japan. The photos are phenomenal too! Thank you Kevin and Visti!"
Q&A
- Hi, I am from Texas. Is there a near distributor here? If none, how much is the shipping? If I buy a $300 knife together, will the shipping be free?
- Yes! Shipping is free in North America if you pay 200$ on your order or more! That book is fantastic!
- Hello, I'm from Switzerland and I want to buy your book The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives. On Amazon it's not available at the moment. Do you have some distributors in Europe? Thanks, Robert
- Hey there, You can find it here: https://www.skarpekniver.com/the-knifenerd-guide-to-japanese-knives.html/- they are based in Norway, so the postage should be a lot cheaper! - Ellie
- any progress on an ebook edition? That is my preferred reading method and I suspect for other people as well.
- Hey there, we'll be looking more into this next year! Stay tuned.
- Looks very nice....any chance of a digital edition in the future ?
- Hey there, we've been looking into adding it Amazon's ebook store, is that something you'd be interested in?
- Do you ship this book to Czech Republic?
- Totally! It is almost on Amazon Canada and USA, as they may offer better shipping rates!