New Zealand is surrounded by the sea on all sides and is home to a wide variety of clean rivers and lakes, making it widely recognised as a paradise for fishing. With abundant marine life and easy access to both…
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We are still feeling the effects of high prices, but now, more than ever, it’s important to buy good quality items at an affordable price and enjoy them for a long time, right? And it’s not just for yourself; when…
No Compromise: Affordable, High-Quality Japanese Knives Read More »
There are various methods for cutting vegetables, including julienne, slicing, and using tools like knives, slicers, food processors, and peelers. However, cutting vegetables evenly and finely with a knife can be quite challenging. In salads, the cut edges, width, and…
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Have you ever seen a knife with a hammered (tsuchime) pattern? Here in New Zealand, you might not see them very often, but in Japan, knives with hammered patterns have been used for centuries. In this blog, we’ll take a…
Discover the Charm of Hammered Knives: Combining Beauty and Practicality Read More »
Many of us take it for granted that we have three meals a day.However, when we look around the world, there are many people who suffer because they cannot enjoy this “normal” due to poverty or various other reasons. Overconsumption…
More Than a Knife: NiNJA’s Effort to Support Children Through Food Read More »
Have you ever thought about how many kitchen knives you actually need? It would be ideal to have dedicated knives for different ingredients, such as meat, vegetables, fish, and bread, to enhance your cooking experience. However, owning specialised knives can…
Santoku (All Purpose) vs Gyuto (Chef’s Knife): What’s the Difference? Read More »
“Birthday gifts,” “wedding gifts,” “Christmas presents,” “housewarming gifts,” “21st birthdays,” “anniversaries,” and more – in New Zealand, there are many occasions to give presents. Whether for family, close friends, or colleagues, finding the perfect gift is a fun experience, especially…
Giving a KITCHEN Knife as a Gift: Is It Good Luck or Bad Luck? Read More »
Have you ever heard of Seki City? Many might recognise it as one of the world’s top three cutlery-producing regions. However, how many people know why it became so famous for its knives? Seki City produces nearly half of Japan’s…
A Cutlery Town Recognised by the World: The Appeal of Seki City Read More »
The blades of the knives we use every day come in a variety of materials. For home use, stainless steel is the most common, but other materials such as carbon steel, ceramic, and powder high-speed steel are also widely available…
A Guide to Kitchen Knife Materials: Choosing the Right Blade for You Read More »
