All About Steak Knives
When I got engaged to my husband seventeen years ago, I received a set of four steak knives from my boss. I was not impressed by the gift. Steak knives? …
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How To Care for Japanese Knives
A knife is one of the many tools one may use in a kitchen. A Japanese kitchen knife is one of the many knives that people would possess in their …
Why Do Kitchen Knives Get Dull So Fast?
Most of the food we use to make requires the use of a sharp knife. So whether it is to save time or to get rid of the trouble, the …
11 Best Kitchen Knife Handle Materials
When thinking about kitchen knives, many people may think that the blade is the only consideration. However, when it comes to knife balance and ergonomics, the role of the handle …
How to Hold a Chef’s Knife Properly?
A chef’s knife is an essential cooking tool. Chef’s knives are generally six to twelve inches long with a blade that broadens to a maximum width of about two inches …
How to Care for Kitchen Knives?
A good set of kitchen knives is one of the most important tools for any chef or home cook. A poorly maintained knife, however, can be difficult to use or …
How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife with a Whetstone?
Many home chefs think they can wing it and sharpen their knives freestyle with whatever they have on hand – I know I was guilty of this myself. However, you …
How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives with a Sharpening Rod?
Since the invention of knives, people have developed methods of sharpening them. Despite several changes in their design, knives still need to be sharp in order to be useful, and …
Best Ways To Sharpen Kitchen Knives at Home
The name “kitchen knife” often refers to any knife used in food preparation. While preparing food, a cook uses different types of kitchen knives for different tasks. Some of the …
How to Care for Ceramic Knives?
Most of the following tips also apply to kitchen knives with steel blades, whether cheap or high quality. The harder a knife is, the more important it is to use …