Experienced knife users say that a sharp knife is safer than one with a dull edge, which may sound counterintuitive initially, but there is merit to this statement. What are the reasons people hold this view, and are these valid? Dull knives are more dangerous than sharp knives because of the additional pressure or force …

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, …

A Santoku knife is a popular Japanese knife choice in the kitchen, and many first-time Japanese knife buyers add a Santoku to their collection first. Why is the Santoku popular, and how can you get one without blowing your budget? The Santoku is one of the most famous Japanese kitchen knife designs, alongside the Gyuto, …

There are two main knife design types concerning the handle end of the knife: full and partial tangs. There are both negative and positive aspects to both tang designs. We will discuss these characteristics so you can make an informed choice about which is best for the types of knives you use. Full tang knives …

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 …