Vintage and antique pocket knives are popular collectible items among men of all ages and professions. And as far as antique pocket knives go, it would be remiss not to mention Barlow. The Barlow was a pocketknife style that became famous because its shape allowed the entire knife to be carried in a pocket. First…
In our everyday activities, we interact with knives for various purposes. Be it in the kitchen or the fields. Using a knife with a broken or wrongly fitted handle will injure your hand. Well-fitted knife handles offer comfort to the user and make it easier to cut with them. If you have a broken knife…
When you cook with a Serbian chef knife, it’s bound to get dirty while showcasing its versatility. It’s a sign of quality when your chef knife is in need of a good wash, but sometimes a more thorough cleaning is needed. The good news is that the cleaning methods are easy to do and can…
A colorful Sunday brunch or a lovely bar-b-q will never be complete without the presence of fresh veggies. Eating them is fun, but cutting them? A big mess, especially if you don’t use the right knife. Different producers need different knives according to their types and sizes. So, what knife to be used to cut…
We commonly see popular chefs on different shows run their knives against a long steel rod. The rod is commonly called a sharpening rod or sharpening steel. There is a misconception that it sharpens the knife blade. But let us tell you, this doesn’t sharpen knife blades at all. Today, we will go over a…
Are you thinking about how to store Japanese knives most effectively? Storing your all-special Japanese Knife is a significant part of its maintenance. You may be asking yourself, “should I go for the knife blocks?” No, wait! Is there anything wrong with using the original wooden sheath that comes with the Japanese knife itself? Or…
Serbian chef knives are well-known for their heavyweight, balanced cutting action with extremely tough and sharp blades. These knives are made of high carbon steel, which is the main reason of their hardness and edge retention. But still, a Serbian knife can get dull over time. You need to resharpen the knife blade periodically to…
Suppose you are chopping vegetables for your lunch. Suddenly the handle of your knife slipped, and you cut one of your fingers. This is an extremely common scenario, and probably everyone has experienced this case. But we could easily avoid this situation if we’d use leather straps on the handles of our knives. Though most…
With Japanese knives, you must follow certain rules. Because they are much sharper and not cutting the proper way might be a risk that you don’t want to take. The knife is so sharp that one time I cut my finger once and before I can fully realize I gave myself a second cut. Moreover,…
Sometimes it happens that you grab your knife to do some cutting in the kitchen only to discover it’s too dull to cut anything. In the worst-case scenario, you might not have a knife sharpener nearby to save your day. And you don’t wanna use your dull knife because of the obvious reason that dull…
Getting a chip in your lovely Japanese knife can be devastating or, better say, heartbreaking. But hey, it happens when you least expect it. Maybe you used the knife to cut frozen foods, or you accidentally dropped it on your tiled floors. Whichever the case, no chip can’t be fixed somehow. But how do you…
Are you struggling to sharpen your all-special Japanese knife? Or looking to upgrade the sharpening skills to take care of this kitchen king better? If your answer is affirmative, then you’ve got something special to make your job easier — the Japanese Water Stone. This is considered a tried-and-true friend for Japanese knives over the…
Carbon steel knives give several additional things in comparison to stainless steel knives. Other than the hardness and sharpness, rust is one of the biggest additions. Which is unfortunately a negative. Due to the high carbon build of this steel, they are very prone to rust. It has become a common practice to apply oil…
For as long as human history predates, knives have been an important part of man. Whether as a ceremonial piece or a survival tool in the wilderness, the use of modern knives can be found as back as 10,000 BC. A tool of offense, a tool of defense, or a tool that carved the way…
Gordon Ramsey has been earning rave reviews from critics and fans alike as of late. It’s not just that he’s a fantastic chef and TV host, though. Gordon Ramsey knows his knives! He doesn’t mince words when it comes to cooking ability. As a host of television shows Hell’s Kitchen and Master Chef, he also…