Tojiro Knives Review: Are These Japanese Knives Worth Your Money?
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Tojiro Knives Review: Are These Japanese Knives Worth Your Money?

Unless you didn’t know about them before now, the Tojiro knives are not what they used to be anymore. That is not talking in terms of blade quality and finish, though, as they still maintain a standard in that regard. Instead, I am talking about the price of the knives which have now slightly gone…

Damascus Steel vs. High Carbon Stainless Steel for Knives: 7 Comparisons

Damascus Steel vs. High Carbon Stainless Steel for Knives: 7 Comparisons

Modern and ancient Damascus stainless steel was made from high carbon stainless steel, meaning there is not much difference between the two. However, a comparable Damascus stainless steel and pure high carbon stainless steel differ in appearance and other properties due to how both metals were annealed. Still, are the differences between Damascus steel and…

American Tanto Vs Japanese Tanto: Differences and Similarities

American Tanto Vs Japanese Tanto: Differences and Similarities

Americans wanted a share of the Japanese-style blades, so they went after the tanto. Both the Japanese and American tanto blades have been here for a while now, and they have fans of their own across different knife use cases. Since they are supposed to be the same blade type, what makes them unique and…

Rada Knives Review: Dissecting the Affordable All-American Cutlery Brand

Rada Knives Review: Dissecting the Affordable All-American Cutlery Brand

Rada knives promise low-cost, stamped quality knives that will last a lifetime, hold their edge appropriately and make your cooking efficient. Do they hold up to that promise, or is that just another claim we can toss in the bin now? I won’t make you wait too long for the answer: Rada is genuinely worth…

The 3 Types of Wood Carving Knives Every Beginner Should Have

The 3 Types of Wood Carving Knives Every Beginner Should Have

Knives are a big part of the woodcarving industry and they can be used to generate different outcomes. For the best results, it is best to choose different types of knives that are well suited to diverse operations. It is much like how you can use a chef knife for almost everything in the kitchen…

Are Kamikoto Knives Good? (Must-Read Before Buying The ‘Hoshu-Steel’ Promise)
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Are Kamikoto Knives Good? (Must-Read Before Buying The ‘Hoshu-Steel’ Promise)

Kamikoto knives are a brand of Japanese knives that come with the usual marketing promise of being the last knives you’ll ever need. If you are like me, though, you want to get the best value for your money and mediocre knives just won’t cut it for you, all pun intended. So, are Kamikoto knives…

The Complete Kai Wasabi Knives Review: Why Should You Care?
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The Complete Kai Wasabi Knives Review: Why Should You Care?

I am not a fan of brands leveraging their success in one niche to muscle into another niche where they don’t have much experience or expertise. At the same time, I would be happy to see a brand that I already trust delving into another category – as long as they can make it work….