As much as we would like them to, our kitchen knives do not last forever! Some people try to hang on to their favorite kitchen knives as long as possible, but at some point, the inevitable time will come to replace your knives. How do you know when your knives are beyond salvaging and the …

Japan has a long history in the production of steel and manufacturing of superior quality blades. Most genuine Japanese knives are made with Japanese steel, which imparts certain characteristics to the blade. What is all the hype around Japanese steel, and why is it important in knifemaking? Japanese steels are made using iron ore from …

A pocket knife is the original EDC knife, designed to be carried on your person and available for a wide range of tasks. Due to the varied uses of pocket knives, what steel is the best choice for these versatile knives? How do you choose the best steel for your pocket knife blade? The best …

Kitchen knives can be expensive, but even if your knives are not top of the range, they still need care and maintenance. Part of that maintenance is keeping the blade in good condition and free from corrosion. Since kitchen knives are used to prepare food, additional care must be taken with knife care! Protection with …

Knife sharpening is a skill that requires time and practice to master. The right tools to sharpen your knives properly can make all the difference to learning the skill and maintaining your knives. We have detailed what we consider some must-have tools in your knife sharpening toolkit. The must-have tools to properly sharpen your knives …

Single-bevel Japanese knives have benefits as well as some challenges, particularly in terms of the knife’s maintenance. Which Japanese kitchen knives are traditionally single-bevel knives, and how would you use and take care of these knives? Traditionally, most Japanese knives were single bevels. Double bevel knives were produced for the Western market, but the Yanagiba, …