Many knife owners are unsure about knife sharpening, which causes them to leave knives longer than they should before sharpening. Sharpening is an important part of knife care, but it also benefits several aspects regarding knife use. We will examine the four main reasons to sharpen your knife before use. Your knife should be sharp …

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 …

The Swiss Army Knife is an iconic pocket knife that many people recognize by sight. This pocket knife has become so popular that it has spawned an almost cult following of knife-owners worldwide. The popularity of this pocket knife has seen a plethora of fake products being sold as genuine articles. How do you tell …

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 …

Most knife owners will look into the prospect of sharpening their own knives at some point. When people start sharpening their own knives, they find that some knives are hard to sharpen, and they are unsure how to address this problem. We will examine some of the reasons your knife may be hard to sharpen …