Overview
The craftsmanship of Japanese knives is unparalleled; much coveted across the globe, to own a blade forged in Japan is to know quality, respect history and love food.
The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife walks us through the anatomy of a knife, from blade shapes, materials, handles and finishes to showcase the very best that Japan has to offer. It also showcases iconic blades, world-renowned forges, and it is packed with need-to-know information about everything from how to select the right tool for the job to care guides that will keep you sharp.
With location photography of incredible, multi-generational forges, stunning images of the knives themselves, diagrams to showcase the intricate workings of their design and step-by-step images to show you how best to care for and sharpen your knives, this book is the ultimate guide to the home cook’s most covetable piece of equipment, and a must-have for any knife nerd in the making.
This book title, Anatomy of a Japanese Knife (The Ultimate Guide to the Culture and Craft), ISBN: 9781837834143, by Helen Symonds, Tom Saunders, published by Hardie Grant (October 21, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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