Why Japanese Knives Are The Best

Touring Japan and visiting the world’s best knife makers

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0:00 who makes the best chef knives
0:14 different types of Japanese knife makers
0:19 mini knife factories - artisan knife makers
0:25 nigara knives - some of my favorite knives
1:45 moritaka knives - amazing value knives
2:00 the best kurouchi finish on a knife
2:22 yoshikane knives are undervalued
3:00 why “artisan” products cost more money
3:15 small Japanese knife factories
3:45 sakai takayuki - of of the best Japanese knife makers
3:55 knives by Itsuo Doi
4:35 ryusen knives
4:55 medium sized knife factories
5:17 zanmai knives - knives with best fit and finish in seki Japan
5:25 Yaxell Japanese knife factory
6:45 Japan knife quality
7:29 Global Knives - Japanese Mega knife factories
8:07 why knives from Japan are the best in the world
8:29 why i love Japanese knives

[OutdoorChefLife]

Loved this! Cool insight from small to mega

[dougmanter]

Yes please. More "factory" tours. I could watch knife making all day.

[MetalRush]

My grandfather had a Moritaka knife that he bought after the second world War when he traveled to Japan. Now I have it and it's gorgeous even after 80 or so years.

[AdamSmith-ysvk]

I'm always interested to see factories and craftsmen at work.

[jayammons]

Any content on in person interaction with Japanese knife culture, I will always watch. I bought a set Yaxell’s after your factory tour video and I have not once regretted it.

[dominicdesouza]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I learned quite a bit. Would love to see more like this.

[hink]

These are really my favorite videos of yours. I love seeing craftsmen at work and there are many in Japan, where I think craftsmanship is more deeply appreciated. And the high technology is pretty fascinating too. Yes, more Japanese knife factory tours please!

[codfishknives]

Would love to see more of the small factory video. Very interesting on how they do things.

[Ashe_Fenrir]

binged like 10 videos i hadn't seen and then a new one comes out right away haha - thanks for your hard work

[deanmorier]

More videos of the Japan tour. I am very interested in the knife making process and this video was one of your best for understanding the range of knife production in Japan. I love Japan and I have visited twice and I look forward to returning after the pandemic.

[dirkh]

Amazing insights. Nice video and good you keep the positive vibes regardless of the factory level!

[Eliel]

Very interesting ! Thank you for sharing this.

[defilosypiedras]

Yes Ryky! We NEED more videos like this!!! Thank you very much! From Buenos Aires, Argentina

[GrantHendrick]

Hi Ryky. Yes the factory videos are very helpful and appreciated!

[KristofNeirinck]

Always happy to see a more in-depth film per category (single craftsman, small, medium, large, mega, ...), as well as more about the general Japanese culture, quirkiness and crazy moments you stumbled upon during your travels. As it is in understanding Japan, its people and culture better that we value their products (and definitively) knives even more!

[astakimi]

I'll love to see your factory videos. Always learning a bit from each time I see a video like that.

[Jellooman]

Very concise breakdown of the manufacturing process and fine examples of the corresponding product, thank you!

[ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

I love my global knives. I've had them for over 10 years and they have been abused. They are still in perfect condition and they hold their edges well. I also have Shun's but I really prefer my Global's.

[EifDan]

Very humbling and interesting video.

I'm currently addicted on researching Japanese knifes and very close to pressing the trigger on my first knife, which seems to be one of my hardest life decisions 🤣.

I currently have a Yoshikane SKD Nashiji 210 mm gyuto sat on my basket. This video has helped my decision even more, I like that they are a small team and it has more of an artisan knife feel and look.

Thanks for your videos and good luck on your future career aspirations.

[ngJohnny]

I have been watching your videos for years now. Thanks for the great videos 🙏🙏🙏