Knife Knowledge

Damascus steel knives are more than just visual: they bring superior cutting power on top of improved edge retention, better corrosion resistance than mono high carbon stainless steel, and aesthetic appeal. These knives are also relatively easier to hone and sharpen, while they wear away more uniformly to improve durability. But that’s not all the…

You can tell the authenticity of a Damascus steel knife by testing the blade in an acid solution, looking at the quality of its steel, researching the manufacturer, or observing the knife’s pattern and folds. However, some or all of these methods may not be available to you when buying the knife. Thus, I discuss…

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…

Petite chef knives are great for cutting smaller fruits, dicing vegetables, and mincing smaller meat portions in the kitchen. They are also the ideal chef knives for cooks with smaller hands or those who aren’t comfortable with a larger knife. A standard petite chef knife usually measures less than 8 inches, preferably between 6-7.5 inches….

Dull knives are more dangerous since they require more force to cut an object, leading to more significant damage when they slip. Likewise, cuts from dull blades are more irregular and jagged, thus, taking more time to heal and might cause an infection. Thus, keeping your knives sharp is recommended, so you don’t suffer any…

A clip point blade has a more delicate tip than a drop point knife, making it better for tasks like piercing animals and flinting small wood. However, drop point knives don’t have as fine a point but maintain a more robust build for stabbing, camping, and other heavy outdoor usages. Depending on the knife maker,…

These days, Talon knives are getting popular primarily because of their curvy cousin, the Karambit knives. Mere looking at these knives is enough to make you guess that they are the same. But what’s the difference if it’s not so obvious? Karambit knives have been around for longer and use a much sturdier, longer, and…

I have seen some expensive knives in my time, and while I haven’t bought any for myself, I’ve had the good luck to hold some of them. I even wrote a piece on how Randall knives are considered expensive by some people – and why that is. Comparing the pricing on Randall knives to what…

Butterfly knives and switchblades may both be illegal in the same places, but they are not the same thing. From the build and design of these knives to how they are used, they couldn’t be more different. In this piece, we do away with the sentiments as I show you factual reasons why switchblades differ…

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…