Thanks to the internet, we now have easier access to the world’s range of brilliant and beautiful knives. That’s making more and more people interested in the beautiful craftsmanship and style of Japanese kitchen knives. But it can be hard to separate the true Japanese knives from the fake. Here you will see my selection …
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Buying a good chef’s knives can be quite a pricey undertaking. Typically, a top quality chef’s knife will cost anywhere between $120 – $180. But there are other options. Many brands, who don’t have the same history or recognition as the ‘big knife brands’ are still making top quality products for half the price. This …
Carbon steel is subject to rust, just like most other types of steel (outside of stainless). The best way to keep your kitchen blades from rusting is to take good care of them by washing, cleaning, drying, applying oil, and potentially adding a patina. Vinegar will remove rust from carbon steel, but you can’t just …
Ceramic knives are safer because they are sharp and stay sharper for longer, due to ceramic being harder than steel. Accidents happen more frequently when knives are dull because they are more likely to slip. A sharp knife will cut effortlessly into the food and so the chances of slippages and accidents occurring reduce. They …
Wüsthof knives are some of the best kitchen knives money can buy, regardless of whether or not you’re a home cook or a commercial chef. Well-made, durable, and razor-sharp, these knives hold an edge for what feels like forever. Wüsthof knives will need to be honed and sharpened on a regular basis. This means honing …
Like anything else, with daily usage kitchen knives are going to start to show signs of wear and tear. Luckily, though, a quality knife sharpener can bring that edge right back to better than brand-new condition. But do knife sharpeners themselves wear out? Do they have a finite lifecycle? How do you know if your …
Keeping knives clean, sharp and ready to use will make your time in the kitchen easier and more fun. Hone your knives often, sharpen them when blunt, and consider using a professional sharpening service a couple of times each year for optimum performance. Knives should be sharpened when they become blunt and their performance cannot …
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Damascus steel has a long and rich history. It’s a steel surrounded by mythology and its unique appearance only adds to its legend. Damascus steel gains its name from the Syrian capital, Damascus. The true name of the steel is actually wootz steel; however, It’s through the city of Damascus that wootz blades were traded …
German knives have a pretty good reputation. In fact, Germany as a whole has a reputation for precision engineering, so it’s no surprise this is reflected in the knives which are produced there. In this article, I’m going to show you the best German knife brands, and some of the best chef’s knives and knife …
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There are thousands of kitchen knife brands to choose from. It’s all a little overwhelming and honestly, 90% of those brands don’t really deserve your attention. It’s not that those 90% are bad, they serve a purpose. They just all sell quite similar products, using relatively cheap materials (often Chinese steel) and are inexpensive. The …
