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, …

The introduction of diamond stones to the world of knife sharpening has brought many advantages. Diamond stones have some benefits that may fit better with your sharpening needs, prompting you to use this sharpening medium. How Do You choose and use diamond stones to sharpen your knives like a pro? Diamond stones use industrial diamonds …

Diamond sharpening stones can be an expensive investment for your knife sharpening, which may tempt some people to look for lower-priced products. How do you know which stones are worth the money, and how low in price should you go before quality is compromised? Our diamond stone buyers guide will help you choose the right …