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 …
Traveling with knives on a plane is becoming more difficult as stricter security measures are implemented in different countries and across airlines. You must ensure you know the regulations for taking a knife on a plane before you arrive at the airport and risk having your favorite knife confiscated, never to be seen again! Carrying …
Traveling with a knife on any public transport can be a complicated affair. Train travel in the United States is no different, and the rules change from state to state and train line to train line. What are your options for traveling on a train in the United States with a knife? There is no …
Traveling with knives can have some complexities on any public transport, making it important that you know the regulations for taking a knife on a ship. Ocean cruises and river cruises are run by cruise operators that may pose additional restrictions on taking a knife aboard in addition to the restrictions by the local government. …