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 …
Most people know what a bread knife is and what it looks like, and many people who do not understand its use may consider it redundant in the kitchen. What other uses does the bread knife have in the kitchen, and what is it not suitable for cutting? Bread knives can cut items with a …
Dishwashers are a great modern convenience that helps to eliminate some of the tiresome household chores like washing dishes, but they are not great for all forms of cutlery. Knives are one example of an item that can suffer damage when cleaned in a dishwasher. How does this damage occur, and will all knives sustain …