Knives

Cutting boards are an essential platform to use when cutting ingredients with your kitchen knives. How do you avoid getting knife marks on your cutting board to extend its life, and if you already have knife marks, how do you get rid of them? Avoiding knife marks altogether on a cutting board is impossible, but …

Cutting and slicing an apple may seem like an essential kitchen task, but many people are unsure how to approach this round fruit with a knife. The apple skin is glossy and slippery, which could cause the knife to slip off the apple and cause an injury. Follow our apple-slicing guide to prep your apples …

A knife is a tool; as with all tools, the manufacturing quality will affect the knife’s performance, durability, and efficiency. Some people prefer a cheaper option for knives, while others prefer quality knives because they value the attributes of an expensive knife. But are expensive knives worth the cost? Expensive knives are worth the money, …

Knives have been a part of human culture, survival, and religion for millennia, so unsurprisingly, many superstitions and beliefs have arisen over the years. Knife superstitions have been credited with breaking friendships or even the simple solution for getting a good night’s sleep. The importance of knives in our history and culture has resulted in …

Many new knife owners question the need to use a cutting board with their kitchen knives because they have heard about cutting boards damaging knives. A cutting board should always be used when using knives in the kitchen, and we will discuss why. The key is to choose the right board. Cutting boards are an …

Cutting boards are a necessity in the kitchen to preserve your work surface, protect ingredients from contamination, and protect your knife’s cutting edge. There are various types of cutting boards available, including plastic cutting boards. How does plastic rate as a cutting board material, and will it damage your knives? Plastic cutting boards can be …