the differences between Japanese knives and western knives are based on the differences of physical types.

One of the studies of Japanese knives history says that the differences between Japanese knives and western knives are based on the differences of physical types.

Back in the olden days, western people who are powerful and well-shaped made knives that are well-built and won’t get rusted easily. Meanwhile in Japan, Japanese weren’t as strong as westerns so Japanese made sharp knives that are no power needed when using it, which is the reason why the Japanese knives are very sharp.

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