We’ve recently introduced the Jende Kangaroo and Leather strops on color coded acrylic to our lineup. One of the questions that will inevitably be asked is “which one is better?”
Category: Kitchen Cutlery (Western and Asian)
Posts about sharpening different types of kitchen knives, both Western and Asian styles.
Razor Honing with Jende Diamond Films
The new Jende Diamond Films are great for honing razors. I personally use the 1″x6″ size with PSA for all my razors, but you can use larger sizes, with or without PSA backing just as we
Jende Ceramic Sharpening Steels – Black and White Ceramic Rods
We are always proud to announce our Jende Ceramic Sharpening Steels! They come in white ceramic (Mohs 9) and black ceramic (Mohs 8), and feature anti-break technologies in the handles and tips.
Restoring a Sushi Knife with Shapton Pro Stones
A sushi chef recently called me about one of the knives I service. The request surprised me because I had sharpened the same Sushi knife only a week earlier. The chefs at this restaurant maintain t
The Jende Knife Roll – Truly Inspirational
The Jende Knife Roll has come a long way over the past few years, and here is our latest version. Be sure to turn your volume all the way up! We make several versions of this bag, including the Rea
Knife Thinning & Sharpening Process
It’s Christmas time at a local market, and we’ve been busy sharpening knives! A customer brought us a set of three matching Asian cleavers/fish knives, and while working on them we noticed some
TOG Elite Japanese Kitchen Knives Review
We recently received a TOG Elite Japanese Kitchen Chef Knife Santoku for testing. Bottom Line: This is one very nice knife that handles well, keeps its edge, and just plain looks good. On the TOG w
Sharpening a meat cleaver on a water stone
A meat cleaver is one of the hardest working knives in the kitchen. Whether it’s used for breaking down poultry, trimming meat, or preparing vegetables, a sharp edge makes every cut easier an
Sharpening a Meat Cleaver on a Belt Sander
When people think about knife sharpening, water stones usually come to mind. However, belt sanders have been used by professional sharpeners for decades because they can restore an edge quickly whi
Sharpening a Wusthof Fillet Knife – by Jende Industries
Fillet knives can already be difficult to sharpen because of their thin, flexible blades, and adding a bolster into the mix makes the process even more challenging. In this video, we sharpen a Wust