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Best Magnetic Knife Holders for 2025

Posted on April 22, 2025 Written by Joseph Stein

Looking for a convenient way to store and display your kitchen knives? Do you have a small kitchen with limited countertop space? Magnetic knife holders can be a great option. In this post, we review some of the best magnetic knife bars and blocks that are currently trending online.

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Best Knife Rolls for 2025

Posted on April 6, 2025 Written by Joseph Stein

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best knife rolls

Are you a culinary school student, professional or home chef looking for convenient way to travel with your knives? In this post, we review some of the best knife rolls that are currently trending online.

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Seido Knives Review [2025]

Posted on January 19, 2025 Written by Joseph Stein

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Seido knives review

In this post, we provide a review of Seido Knives – makers of premium quality, Japanese-style knives and knife sets. 

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End Grain vs. Edge Grain Cutting Boards

Posted on March 21, 2024 Written by Joseph Stein

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When buying a cutting board, there are two key factors to consider: the wood grain and the type of wood the board is crafted from. In this post, we discuss the most popular types of wooden cutting boards.

Wooden cutting boards are typically constructed of strips of wood that are glued together.  Typically each strip is from the same species, although artisanal boards often utilize different species to provide color contrast.   The choice of which side of the wood faces up will dictate the board’s overall appearance.

There are three grain styles to choose from: end grain, edge grain, and face grain. Below we explain the distinctions between these three styles. We also outline their pros and cons, and help you decide which one best suits your needs.

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What are the Main Ingredients in Steel?

Posted on February 11, 2024 Written by Joseph Stein

Steel is a widely used alloy, primarily composed of iron and carbon. Manufactures often add other elements in varying proportions to achieve specific properties.  In this post, we take a look at the main ingredients in steel. 

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Common Types of Blade Steel

Posted on January 31, 2024 Written by Joseph Stein

There are different types of blade steel used to make knife blades. Each has their benefits and disadvantages.

It’s useful to understand how one type of steel varies in comparison to the others when evaluating different knives.

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