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One question we often get at Knives Advisor is “can I pack my knives when travelling by place?”
Certain items are clearly prohibited on airplanes, including explosives and flammables. But what about knives? Can you pack knives in checked luggage? If so, what types of knives are allowed? And are do these restrictions vary across all of the states and/or countries you plan to travel through?
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Unlike a typical chef knife which has a large, rigid blade, a fillet knife typically has a much thinner, flexible blade. Fillet knives are generally designed for filleting and portioning fish. The flexible blade allows you to efficiently work around small bones, and carefully remove skin and scales.
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Eating raw oysters is a treat. But to properly open (or “shuck”) them, you need a quality, reliable oyster knife. In this article, we review some of the best oyster knives available online today.
[Read more…]Preparing and cooking meals can be a challenge if you have arthritis in your hands, or have limited arm or wrist mobility. Adaptive kitchen knives are knives that are specifically designed for this purpose.
They come in a variety of ergonomic designs that maximize cutting efficiency, while reducing finger and hand pain experienced when slicing or cutting. They also have handles that are easy to grip and comfortable to hold.
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Made by Chris Reeve Knives of Boise, Idaho, the Sebenza is an expertly crafted folding pocket knife. It is a flawless EDC slim-lined locking knife, and is a valuable addition to any knife collection. The Sebenza features a stainless steel blade and titanium handle and is ultra-lightweight. It’s finish is beautiful and it has specs to last. Of course, when you buy a Sebenza you pay up for quality, craftsmanship, and reputation. But are there are any good Sebenza alternatives out there? Our answer is yes. Read on to learn more.
[Read more…]Knives are some of the most used pieces of equipment in both home and professional kitchens. Therefore, you should take your time when deciding which knives to buy.
Two well-known brands are Wusthof and Cutco and the following is a comparison of various aspects of the knives each of these brands produces. Here we provide a quick face-off between Wusthof vs Cutco kitchen knives.
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