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 …

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 …