The more you use a wok, the more flavor it acquires, and it's fun to develop it into a cooking tool that will last a lifetime. However, when it's new, it can't perform to its full potential. This is because the anti-rust coating applied during manufacturing remains. Also, if an iron wok isn't properly prepared at the beginning, it will burn easily and rust easily. That's why it's important to "heat it empty" and "season it with oil ." By carrying out these steps properly, the surface of the wok will become familiar with the oil, making it less likely for food to stick, and the more you use it, the better its texture will become.

The Chinese steamer is a convenient cooking tool for making steamed dishes, but it may be a bit wasteful to use it only for steaming. In this article, we will suggest some ways to make the most of the Chinese steamer for steaming.

The division of labor that has supported the tradition of Sakai forged knives is the blacksmith, sharpener, and wholesaler. This system, in which each person perfects their specialized skills to produce knives, has faced the challenge of a decline in the number of craftsmen in recent years. Aoki Cutlery Manufacturing, known for its Sakai Takayuki brand, also originally started out as a wholesaler. However, in order to train the next generation of technicians, the company has begun to have its employees apprentice as craftsmen and pass on their skills.