I almost parted ways with my savoured sushi knife By Howard Pressburger Like most of you, every morning when I wake up, after I do my calisthenics and take my blood pressure, I thank my lucky stars I live in the Annex. Also, like most of you, if I didn’t have to visit my in-laws, […]

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A Japanese forger demonstrates a craft with a rich history By Rose Haberer Sparks flew on Oct. 4, when master blacksmith Masashi Yamamoto, one of Japan’s premier knifemakers, performed a live forging demonstration in Toronto’s Annex at Knifewear (517 Bloor St. W.). Knife enthusiasts and curious passersby gathered to witness the spectacle.  Japanese knifemaking carries […]

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