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    Master Masashi Fujiwara’s sharpness level 【About the sharpness of the blade edge】

    In YouTube videos, Master Fujiwara often uses the terms "sharp edge" and "rounded edge." We feel that the fact that the criteria for "sharp" and "rounded" are actually about a microscopic unit—a single particle—is not quite being conveye...
    01/21/2026
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    The difference between a knife that “cuts well” and one with “true sharpness(KIREAJI)”

    Whenever you are around knives or have a chance to handle them, you will almost certainly hear the word "sharpness." On social media and television, you see phrases like "the ultimate sharpness" or "a knife with excellent sharpness." Of ...
    01/21/2026
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    A knife catching on your fingernail doesn’t necessarily mean it has a good edge

    The practice of "checking sharpness by pressing the edge against your fingernail" is taught in many places, including professional kitchens, culinary schools, and on YouTube. Consequently, many people use this method to test their knives...
    01/20/2026
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