A great knife set is critical to cooking great meals. Offering some of the best quality available, a good Japanese knife set cuts with precision and accuracy for perfectly cut meats, vegetables, and more. They have a strong reputation as being some of the most coveted culinary tools available. History of Japanese Knives Japanese knives date back centuries to the Nara Era, where they were made long and narrow with a slight curve on the blade. Long before they were used for cooking, Japanese knives were an important part of religious ceremonies. Known as Hocho-shiki, during this ceremony the knives would be used to cut…