A utility knife has a vast range of uses at home and work. It is a reliable cutting tool for cardboard, carpet, and cords. Basically, we can use a designed utility blade to cut objects with thick or tensile bodies like a cable wire or a piece of rope. However, just like any other knives […]

Knives are a vital tool for any cook, and their use is to chop, dice, slice and mince ingredients into the right size and shape for your recipes. But, it’s not only in the kitchen where knives are so very important, they are important in hunting, gardening among other things. However, without a sharp knife, […]

A sharp knife is important: easier to work with, and maybe surprisingly, safer to use. Not only do chefs need sharp knives for their job. Everyday cooking can become a lengthy and complex process with dull knives. Before sharpening, it is essential to understand some basics regarding the angle, knife material, blade shape, and abrasives […]

No one wants a rusty knife. Aside from ruining your knife’s shiny look, rust makes the edges dull. With rusty and blunt knives, you will find it hard to cut a twig when hiking. Or see it challenging to chop meat with your rusty cleaver. However, knives rust no matter how we prevent rust buildup […]

How many times have you been in the kitchen, cleaning and maintaining a knife, looked at some of its parts thinking, “What’s that for?” Knives are an essential tool in our kitchen, garden, hunting, and many other things. But they might not be as simple as they seem. There’s a lot more to these cutting […]

In the following article, you can read about the tools and methods, the advantages and disadvantages, and technical questions for buying the correct sharpener for your knife. Contents Grits – What Is It And Why Its Important In Knife Sharpening? Grit refers to the coarseness of the diamond, a water stone sharpener – the abrasive […]

You’ve done research and chosen the best knife for the kitchen. There’s a reason you got this knife primarily because of how good of a material is steel.  However, as great is carbon steel, daily and regular use has the knife exposed to natural destructive force: rust. No need to fret, as it’s not the end […]

Finding the best chef’s knife would need a lot of searching as there are lots of choices. Often, you will see a lot high-quality knife, with different prices, material, size, design – but you will get stuck in making decision. So, how do you choose the right knife? We prepared this guide for you so […]

Are you wondering what a burr is? Do you want to learn how to spot or feel it? A burr is a common term you will often hear when it comes to sharpening knives. A burr formation is a common thing when sharpening kitchen knives. If you want to get to know it better, this […]

Are you aware that honing and sharpening are not the same? Do you want to know which among the two is what you need today? Honing and sharpening are common terms when it comes to knife care and maintenance. They are often interchanged, but they are actually not the same. Pretty sure you are confused […]