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What Is a Rokkaku Hanmaru Handle?
A Rokkaku hanmaru handle is a Japanese knife handle shape defined by a partially rounded hexagonal profile. It features flat reference planes along the top of the handle and a...
Japanese Knife Handle Shapes Explained
Japanese knife handles are defined as much by their geometry as by their materials, with handle shape directly influencing how a knife behaves in use.While often discussed in aesthetic terms,...
The Western Chef Knife: Ever-Versatile, Always Evolving
Few tools in the kitchen are as instantly recognisable—or as universally useful—as the western chef knife. Designed as a true all-rounder, its gently curved edge, pointed tip, and balanced heel...
Meet The Maker - Martin Huber November 18th 2023
To celebrate the opening of our new Berlin gallery Martin Huber will be joining us for a personal meet and greet. Please feel free to join us and have your chance...
Marco Guldimann
Marco Guldimann is a unique character within the knife making world. Based in Zurich Switzerland, Marco worked as a professional chef for many years and in the challenging section of...
Forged, Punched & Drifted - Kamon Knives mono steel integral & the walkschliff grind
The Forged, Punched and Drifted Integral Handle Taking the integral handle to another level, Benjamin Kamon really is proving his skill as a blacksmith to us with this one. Its...
Martin Huber - Messerschmied Huber
Martin Huber has been forging knives since the age of 16. From a very young age it was clear to Martin that he wanted to be a blacksmith. There might...
Jun Mizuno master sword smith - Mizuno Tanrenjo
Established in 1872, Mizuno Tanrenjo is one of Japans most prestigious workshops. Over 5 generations of Mizuno blacksmiths have trained with Japans best knife and sword smiths to establish a...
Great gift ideas for foodies
Gifts for foodies can be a challenge, at Modern Cooking we are always looking for inspiration. We seek out new product that excite us and keep us cooking. So if...
Umami - What you need to know
It’s that taste that makes you smack your lips and gives you a warm fuzzy feeling, it’s a full-bodied sensation that spreads all over the tongue, it lingers and leaves...
Product Review - Kamon Knives Gyuto 255mm 1.2519 Black S-Hook
Recently I had the opportunity to work with Austrian Blacksmith Benjamin Kamon’s personal Gyuto, a 255mm blade forged in 1.2519 high carbon steel. This was an absolute privilege for me....
Xanthan Gum (Kelzan, E415)
Xanthan gum is a natural thickening and stabilising agent used to create full flavoured and perfectly smooth fluid gels, purées, and emulsions. It improves or modifies textural qualities, pouring characteristics...