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Convex Edge -- What is It & Why You May Need It?

by James Lupton January 16, 2019

Although the key purpose of any blade is to impart a cut but there are many nuances that may make a blade suitable for one job and not so much for...

by James Lupton January 16, 2019

Ideally, you would want a knife that does everything from crushing a carcass to deveining a shrimp. Although, theoretically you could keep on pers...

by James Lupton December 07, 2018

No one really wants to be pushing & grinding with a blunt knife, and you don’t really have to be a master sushi chef to want to work with a ra...

by James Lupton November 03, 2018

Today we will discuss two of the most discussed and probably the most important aspects of proper knife care. First, we’ll discuss why it’s import...

by James Lupton November 03, 2018

It is important to understand that giving your knife a razor-sharp edge is as much about the skill as it is about the tools you use. With a bit of...

by James Lupton November 03, 2018

Obsessive perfection is synonymous with the Japanese way of life and sharpening a blade is no different. Japanese knives are renowned the world ov...

by James Lupton August 19, 2018

Sharpening a knife may come across as an overly simplified process involving a few swipes across a stone. Let me assure you though that there’s ...

by James Lupton August 19, 2018

For most of us, kitchen space is a prized commodity hard to find! Knives being one of the most important and expensive kitchen tools deserve thei...

by James Lupton August 19, 2018

Today we’ll discuss in detail about a process known as “thinning”. Although thinning is an important part of the knife maintenance process, it see...

by James Lupton August 19, 2018

Nobody wants to ride a dirty car or dry with a wet towel t, then why should we slack on cleaning our knives regularly and properly? Not only will ...

by James Lupton August 01, 2018

As promised, we’re back with the second part to share the super hacks that some of the world’s most renowned knife experts employ to keep their kn...

by James Lupton July 25, 2018

Just as we enjoy taking a shiny new car out for a spin, slicing through with a brand new chef’s knife is an equally nice feeling. Feels like butte...