{"product_id":"the-knifenerd-guide-to-japanese-knives","title":"The Knifenerd Guide to Japanese Knives","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA good chef knife is the most important tool in any kitchen.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Kent\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the forging and sharpening to the choosing and collecting, Kevin Kent relays his extensive knowledge and passion on the subject of Japanese knives including...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etelling stories about all of his favourite blacksmiths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplaining in plain language why Japanese knives and steel are just \u003ci\u003ebetter\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhere to start on your journey into Japanese knives, including explanations of which shapes you need in your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by gorgeous photos by Visti Kjar, taken in the seldom-seen workshops of the best blacksmiths in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpopular opinions about Damascus steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-drawer__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-drawer__container-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"collapsible-drawer__container-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS \u0026amp; SPECS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-a8n=\"spec-label--Format\" class=\"item-page__spec-label\"\u003eFormat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-a8n=\"spec-value--Format\" class=\"item-page__spec-value\"\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-a8n=\"spec-label--DimensionsLabel\" class=\"item-page__spec-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-a8n=\"spec-value--DimensionsLabel\" class=\"item-page__spec-value\"\u003e0 pages, \u003c\/span\u003e8.25\" x 10.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-a8n=\"spec-label--ReleaseDate\" class=\"item-page__spec-label\"\u003ePublished:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-a8n=\"spec-label--ReleaseDate\" class=\"item-page__spec-label\"\u003eLate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-a8n=\"spec-label--ReleaseDate\" class=\"item-page__spec-label\"\u003eOctober\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-a8n=\"spec-value--ReleaseDate\" class=\"item-page__spec-value\"\u003e, 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong Ladder Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1-9993906-0-0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"collapsible-drawer__container-title\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAwards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/logo_awards_9af36ba2-0dce-4562-8942-db59dd1be7c7_compact.png?v=1559841646\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/logo_awards_9af36ba2-0dce-4562-8942-db59dd1be7c7_compact.png?v=1559841646\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/0_2cee0b61-d01f-4211-b6e5-79fbcba4cb37_compact.jpg?v=1559841645\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/0_2cee0b61-d01f-4211-b6e5-79fbcba4cb37_compact.jpg?v=1559841645\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12486653902949,"sku":"THEBOOK","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/knifenerd-book-with-taste-canada-seal.jpg?v=1744052881","url":"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/en-gb\/products\/the-knifenerd-guide-to-japanese-knives","provider":"Knifewear - Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}