There is a lot of confusion surrounding honing steels and sharpeners and exactly what the difference is. I often see honing steels mistakenly labeled as sharpening rods even when they are being sold, especially online. The truth is that honing steels and sharpeners are different tools for very different jobs. If you’re not sure what […]
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A good quality chef’s knife is one of the most important tools in your kitchen. A chef’s knife is by far the most used knife in most home kitchens. That’s why it’s important to take care of your chef’s knife, to keep it sharp and to make it last as long as possible. A well-kept
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Japanese knives have loads of great benefits. They stay sharper for longer and they can be extremely attractive. But entering into the world of Japanese knives can be quite daunting. There seem to be hundreds of different types and the names… Well, let’s just say they are a little confusing. But Japanese knives needn’t be
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There is a huge range of kitchen knife types, from peeling an apple to butchering a chicken, there are tens of specific knives for specific jobs. But as a home cook, do we really need to own a ‘salmon knife’, for all those times when we want to fillet and skin a salmon to perfection?
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For people looking for a quality knife on a budget, Victorinox and Mercer are two brands you need to take notice of. I’ve been testing both out in my own kitchen and whilst they both represent great value for money, there are significant differences between the two.. In this article, I’m going to tell you
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When it comes to cost-effective knives, Dalstrong and Mercer do a fantastic job. Dalstrong is a Chinese brand, offering knives using genuine Japanese and German materials but for a very low price. Mercer knives are made in Taiwan but focus on low-cost western style knives. In this article, I’m going to tell you the differences
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When it comes to cost-effective knives, Dalstrong and Victorinox do a fantastic job. Dalstrong is a Chinese brand, offering knives using genuine Japanese and German materials but for a very low price. Victorinox are European, focusing particularly on low-cost western-style knives. In this article, I’m going to tell you the differences between these two brands.
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When it comes to cost effective knives, Zelite and Mercer do a fantastic job. Zelite is a Chinese brand, offering knives using genuine Japanese and German materials but for a very low price. Mercer knives are made in Taiwan but focus on low-cost western style knives. In this article, I’m going to tell you the
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When it comes to cost-effective knives, Zelite and Victorinox do a fantastic job. Zelite is a Chinese brand, offering knives using genuine Japanese and German materials but for a very low price. Victorinox are European, focusing particularly on low-cost western-style knives. In this article, I’m going to tell you the differences between these two brands.
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There have been a lot of Chinese brands entering the knife market in recent years. Two in particular have drawn lots of attention due to the quality materials used are Zelite and Dalstrong. In this article, I’m going to tell you the differences between these two Chinese brands. I’ll go in-depth into the details of
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