When I was discussing the knife identification chart in a recent post, I mentioned the santoku knife too. For those who haven’t read the post, this knife is one of the most versatile Japanese knives that you can have in your kitchen. That said, though, how do you properly use a santoku knife? Today, we…
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…
TUO knives may have come out of China, but they’re not the Chinese crap knives I always complain about. They have already spent some years in the market, and they show no sign of slowing down. In this TUO knife review, I look at everything from the build material to quality assurance, versatility, and value…
If you’ve ever done some research into sharpening your knives well so that they come out the best versions of themselves again, chances are you have come across the word ‘burr’ more times than you care to remember. It seems that everywhere you turn, someone is mentioning it as part of their knife sharpening checks…
In one of my guides to the differences between honing and sharpening, I maintained that you should hone your knives way more than you sharpen them. I still stand by that. However, how often should you take your knife through the honing steel? The frequency of knife honing will depend on factors such as how…
Sometimes ago, we looked at whether or not knife sets are worth it at all. In that piece, I gave arguments for why you should go with knife sets and reasons why you might be better off buying knives individually. If you haven’t seen it yet and you are still conflicted on whether or not…
There are several knives today of Japanese origin that are still here to stay. Considering that ninjas and samurais came from Japan and they had some of the best, strongest, and most finely made blades ever, it is no surprise that areas such as the Seki City in Japan are known for the blades that…
Knife sets are one of the best ways to get all of the knives that you need at once. Instead of picking out each knife as you go, knife sets can give you the peace of mind of getting all that you need from a premium manufacturer in the same place. But, are they all…
I’m big on sharp knives, and you would know that if you have seen either my knife safety guide or one of my knife sharpening guides. So, I seem like the kind of guy that would love what these ‘self-sharpening knife blocks’ bring to the table. But, as with every other thing that I am…
Butterfly knives look like a great collector’s item to own – and they have a dangerous appeal to match. That is why most people want one. Given that they are somewhat illegal in most places, though, such a status could help drive up their cost. So, how much does a butterfly knife cost anyway? A…
