Knives are designed in a variety of sizes, shapes and for various intended functions. You will see some knives that incorporate a bolster into their design and others that don’t have one at all. This seems to imply that some knives need a bolster, and others don’t need one. But is this the case, and …
Knife geometry and design can be a topic that results in heated discussion since many knifemakers and owners have their own opinions on these aspects of knives. The false edge on a knife is one such aspect of knife blade design that is not always clear, and the waters get further muddied by speculation and …
All knives, even those that are made from stainless steel, have the potential to stain, or patina, or even develop rust on the blade. Rust is probably the more problematic of the two since the rust will eventually eat into the metal and potentially weaken the structure of the knife. There are various ways that …
In the culinary world, there is often much debate over what type of knives are better. A chef’s knife or a Japanese-style kitchen knife? The differences between these two types of knives can be difficult to understand for someone who doesn’t work in the industry. One common question that is asked in this regard is …
Have you ever looked at your own knife and wondered why there are holes in the handle? Knife handles may feature holes for a variety of reasons. In many cases, there is no single answer about why some knives have holes in their handle because it can depend on the type of knife and its …
The traditional method of making knives is to forge the knife out of steel, which can be a very labor-intensive process, especially to produce a knife that has a very thin blade. The development in technology and metal cutting techniques has resulted in the production of stamped knives that are available today. If you are …