The Difference Between Japanese and Western Style Knife Handles

The Difference Between Japanese and Western Style Knife Handles. What kind of knife handle is better, western or Japanese? Everyone has different preferences when it comes to the feel of a handmade Japanese kitchen knife. Chris, in Ottawa, describes the difference between a Japanese Wa knife handle and a Western Yo knife handle to help figure out which is best for you.
Knives shown in the video:
Sugimori 165mm Nakiri: knifewear.com/products/sugimo...
Haruyuki Shiso 210mm Gyuto: knifewear.com/products/haruyu...
Fujiwara Nashiji 165mm Santoku: knifewear.com/products/fujiwa...
Masashi Shiroshu 210mm Kiritsuke: knifewear.com/products/masash...
Find out more about Japanese knife handles at: knifewear.com/blogs/articles/...
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