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Kai Knives Review [2025]: Are They Worth It?

Posted on June 12, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

If you’re reading this, I can imagine you’re a fellow cooking enthusiast. Then I’m sure you’ll agree that a knife is to a chef, what a paintbrush was to Picasso. You probably already understand just how important a knife is to your culinary antics.

Hence why you’re searching for articles like this one. If you’re looking to elevate your knife game, then you’re in the right place. Kai knives are arguably some of the best Japanese knives around.

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How to Personalize Pocket Knives?

Posted on October 1, 2019 Written by John Rogers

If you want to buy a new pocket knife and do not want one that is the same as everyone else, then one option is to buy a personalized pocket knife.

Although this is still a practical option that you can use for various tasks, the design will suit your tastes perfectly and stand out from those owned by others. Here is an overview of what personalized pocket knives are, how you can customize them, and where you can buy a personalized pocket knife.

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How to Prevent and Remove Rust on Carbon Steel Kitchen Knives

Posted on September 24, 2019 Written by John Rogers

Avoid or Remedy Rust Formation on Carbon Steel Kitchen Knives

When choosing kitchen knives, the main choice of blade material is carbon steel or stainless steel. There are pros and cons to each to each of these materials.

One of the biggest downfalls of carbon steel knives is that they are prone to developing rust spots and this is something that does not happen if you opt for stainless steel knives.

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How to Sharpen Knives with Serrated Edges

Posted on September 10, 2019 Written by John Rogers

Keeping your knife blades sharp is important and there are different methods you can use to do this, depending on whether the blades are straight or serrated. If you have a serrated knife, the most commonly used method is to use a sharpening rod, although there are other ways to sharpen these knives.

Here is a guide to sharpening serrated knives with a step-by-step guide for using a sharpening rod and an overview of the other options.

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Santoku vs Chef’s Knife – What’s the Difference?

Posted on September 3, 2019 Written by John Rogers

There are many different types of knives and each of these is useful for different tasks. If you love cooking and you are trying to build a collection of knives, it is important to choose the knives that are the most suitable for the type of cuisine you create.

By selecting the most appropriate knives, you will find preparing your food easier and achieve better results. Two knives that you may consider include the Chef’s knife and the Santoku knife. Here we look at a comparison of the Santoku vs chef’s knife, and provide both pros and cons of each. This will help you to decide which is the best to choose for your knife collection.

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Reasons to Carry an EDC Knife

Posted on August 21, 2019 Written by John Rogers

For thousands of years, humans have used sharp blades to create tools and knives that perform various functions in day-to-day tasks to make things easier. One of the most commonly used knives today is an EDC knife.

This versatile tool has many uses, and this means that people have different reasons for carrying these knives. There are many reasons to carry an EDC knife. The following is an overview of EDC knives, the various reasons for carrying them, and when you should not use an EDC knife.

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