Knives

There are so many knife steels available that it becomes confusing to choose which is the best steel for a particular knife. Why do knifemakers choose different steel types for different knives rather than a single steel type for all knives?  The best steel for a knife is the steel that has the characteristics allowing …

Swiss Army knives are a popular pocket knife and generally work with little to no issues in their operation. However, some knives experience difficulties opening and closing, either when they are new or used over time. Fortunately, there are some relatively easy fixes you can perform on your Swiss Army knife to restore it to …

Experiencing the pleasure of using a very sharp knife will make you take your sharpener to all your kitchen knives to reproduce that experience! A sharp knife makes all the effort out of making the cut, but not all knives can hold a sharp edge and stay sharp for a long time. The edge holding …

Japanese knives are considered by many to be the epitome of quality kitchen knives, each with its own cutting specialty. Most people know that most Japanese knives are designed for certain kitchen tasks, meaning you need different knives for processing different ingredients. What Japanese knives would be best suited to cutting meat, bones, and fish? …

The majority of the world is geared towards right-handed people, and this includes the use and design of cutlery and, in particular, knives. It is a fairly recent trend for manufacturers to take left-handed people into account and start producing knives easier for these people to use. What are the differences between left and right-handed …

Many knives are produced with a blackened blade, while others blacken or darken over time. The main reasons to darken a knife blade are for protection and aesthetics. How is this blackening process achieved on the steel? We will explain some proven methods how to blacken your knife blade yourself. Blackening a knife blade can …