Kyoku Chef Blog

This blog details how to cut a coconut with a knife. When you have the right coconut cutting knife, you can proceed to employ different strategies for opening the coconut depending on whether it is a green coconut  (fresh, immature) or a brown coconut (mature, harder).

This blog describes the best and most proper way to hold a knife, which is the pinch grip. However, depending on your level of experience with knives (beginner vs pro), the size of the knife in question, and the use of the knife, you can also opt for a handle grip, a fingertip grip, a hammer grip, a thumb-on-spine grip, or even a palm-on-blade grip.

Elevate your seafood cooking this National Seafood Month 2025 with Kyoku's premium Japanese knives. Discover health benefits, cutting tips, and seafood recipes!

This guide explains the process of peeling and coring an apple with a knife. It explains how the two methods of peeling an apple with a knife, and how to core your apple with a pairing knife.

Discover the highlights of Kyoku's participation at the 2025 Del Mar Food and Wine Festival in San Diego, California. Here's how Kyoku took this two-day event as an amazing opportunity to connect with food lovers, chefs, and companies that appreciate quality, craftsmanship, and culture. 

Looking for the best 8-inch knife reviews? Explore detailed 8-inch chef's knife products and reviews from the best 8-inch Japanese chef knives from a top knife brand. Discover which 8-inch chef's knives are best for your kitchen, and how to use them effectively.

Celebrate National Apple Month with 5 good recipes—cranberry apple pie, apple fruit salad, baked apple fritters, caramel apple slices, and banana apple bread. 

This blog explains how to dispose of knives safely and responsibly. These are the best disposal options you have, from the old kitchen knives to complete knife sets.

This blog explains how to pack your knives when moving safely and securely. Learn the most effective techniques, TSA regulations, and the reason why a Kyoku knife roll bag is a necessity.

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with this easy Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs recipe. Juicy beef, melted cheese, and garlic flavor—made easy with Kyoku.

How to mince garlic safely and quickly with a knife. Discover how to mince garlic with a knife in a professional manner using all the instructions and tricks.

What is a gyuto knife? Learn all about this Japanese chef’s knife; its uses, comparisons, and options by Kyoku Knives for home cooks and pros.