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	<description><![CDATA[Curious about Japanese knives?
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We bring authentic Japanese kitchen knives directly from Japan to your hands — beautifully crafted, razor-sharp, and made to inspire your cooking.]]></description>
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		<title>How to sharpen Gyuto knife</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/24/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Like a Santoku knife, a Gyuto knife is a versatile knife that can be used to cut all kinds of ingredients, including vegetables, meat, and fish.Gyuto knives are also called chef's knives overseas.G...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whetstone guide for beginners</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/23/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Customers often ask us, “What kind of whetstone should I use to sharpen knives at home?” There are several types of whetstones, which can be summarized as follows.Coarse whetstoneA whetstone with c...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to sharpen ceramic knife</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/22/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ceramic knives are extremely convenient because they're lightweight and rust-resistant.Because the knife's material is hard, it's prone to chipping when cutting hard ingredients.The biggest challen...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to sharpen Santoku knife</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/21/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[A Santoku knife is a versatile knife that can be used for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish.Santoku knives have been used in most Japanese households since ancient times.In the past, every househo...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to sharpen Nakiri knife</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/20/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[A nakiri knife is useful for cutting vegetables. It is especially useful for cutting vegetables into thin strips.However, no matter what kind of knife you use, the sharpness will decrease if you cu...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to sharpen sashimi knife(Yanagiba knife)</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/19/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[We often hear customers say things like, “I can't sharpen my sashimi knife properly,” “I don't know how to sharpen a sashimi knife,” or “Even after sharpening it, it still doesn't cut well.”If you ...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to sharpen Deba knife</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/18/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[When sharpening knives, we often hear comments from customers such as, “I can't sharpen my deba knife properly” or “I sharpened my deba knife, but it still doesn't cut well.”Deba knives are single-...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sharpening your knives wrong? (Common Mistakes)</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/17/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[When I ask customers who come to my shop to have their knives sharpened about how they usually sharpen their knives, I find that many of them are doing it wrong.This time, I would like to introduce...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Fix Chip on Knife(double-edged knife)</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/16/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cutting hard objects with a knife, hitting the blade against hard objects, or dropping the knife can cause the blade to chip. Small chips may not be a major concern, but if there are multiple ...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Knife Sharpening for Beginners: 5 Essential Tools</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/15/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Knife sharpening may seem difficult, but it's not.This time, I would like to introduce the items necessary for knife sharpening for beginners.Basically, knife sharpening is possible with just a whe...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tips for preventing steel knives from rusting</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/14/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Customers sometimes ask us, “Is there anything we can do to prevent knives from rusting?”This time, we would like to introduce some tips for preventing steel knives from rusting.The most common cau...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Remove rust from your knives as soon as possible</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/11/094457</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Customers sometimes ask us, “How can I remove rust from my knife?” If the rust is in its early stages, you can remove it by polishing the surface.However, if you leave the rust untreated, it will g...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Japanese knives that are easy to use at home</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/12/180000</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[Customers sometimes ask me, “What kind of knife do you recommend for home use?”For general household use, I recommend a “santoku knife” or a “gyuto knife,” as these can handle most tasks.In terms o...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The difference between whetstones and sharpeners</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/11/190000</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[When we asked customers, “How do you usually sharpen your knives?”, we received the following responses.- Sharpener: 60%- Whetstone: 30%- Never sharpened: 10%Most people seem to use sharpeners.&nbs...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>When to sharpen knives</title>
		<link>https://waknives.shopselect.net/blog/2025/08/10/173612</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:36:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[When sharpening knives at work, customers sometimes ask me, “When is the right time to sharpen a knife?”Once every six months? Once every three months? Once a month?Personally, I recommend sharpeni...]]></content:encoded>
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