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
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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
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If you’re a budding chef then having a set of kitchen knives that are professional quality is vital. They will be put through plenty of strain and wear, so investing in a set of knives that are robust and durable is important. Even if you’re just an enthusiastic home cook, having a quality set of
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You’ll use a chef’s knife pretty much every time you cook, so sometimes it’s worth choosing one with a bit of added style. Choosing a chef’s knife with a woden handle is a great option, they are beautiful, lightweight and often more comfrotable than thermoplastic handles. In this article I’ll run through some of my
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The chef’s knife is the most important knife in the kitchen, in fact it’s probably the most important tool in your kitchen. So it’s worth taking a little time to consider which is right for you. In this article I’m going to show you some fantastic knives you can get for under $150. It’s not
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Perhaps the single most important factor when choosing a knife is picking one with a good steel. The quality of the blade is vital to the quality of the knife; however, knowledge of what makes a good steel is not exactly common. Misleading marketing also makes it difficult to know if a steel is quality
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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
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Purchasing a full set of knives is usually a much smarter way to fill your kitchen than buying knives individually. When you buy a set you’re essentially buying in bulk, as a result, you should get a much lower cost-per-knife than if you bought individually. Add to that the benefits of innovative and modern design
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