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Knife Handle Materials – Which One Should You Choose

by James Lupton June 04, 2019

Although, the blade is the primary element of a knife or any cutting tool; the handle also plays a key role in making it perfect for long-term use...

by James Lupton May 28, 2019

Today we’ll discuss the process of burr removal and why must we do it. First, we will briefly explain what is a burr and its purpose to begin with...

by James Lupton May 14, 2019

Quality tools are not cheap and a chef’s knife is no exception. How you treat and take care of your knife is the single most important factor that...

by James Lupton May 01, 2019

You most likely wouldn’t need it as a beginner knife sharpener but as you learn more and get comfortable with the process, you want to explore how...

by James Lupton April 17, 2019

As promised, here we are with the second part on knife sharpening fundamentals. We continue our discussion on the key indicators to look for while...

by James Lupton April 10, 2019

When you’re starting something new or learning a new skill, things could get pretty confusing quite quickly. From countless “expert” opinions to p...

by James Lupton April 03, 2019

To those who value sharpening and understand the importance of following the correct procedure; there are several key aspects of the process that ...

by James Lupton March 27, 2019

If you have just started to explore the world of knives and sharpening then we’re quite sure you’re using the terms “sharpening” and “honing” inte...

by James Lupton March 24, 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...