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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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Filed Under: Blog, Kitchen Knives

Reasons to Carry an EDC Knife

Posted on August 21, 2019 Written by John Rogers

Carry an EDC knife

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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Filed Under: Blog, EDC Knives, Knife Education

What are the Best Types of Survival Knives?

Posted on August 14, 2019 Written by John Rogers

survival knives

A survival knife is a knife that you can use in a variety of survival situations in environments such as the wilderness. They are intended for use in various tasks, such as skinning an animal or cutting wood. It is also intended that you can use these knives in an emergency if you do not have any other tools or equipment.

Therefore, it is important that a knife used for survival purposes is versatile. A survival knife is not one specific type of knife; it is an umbrella term used to describe knives that can fulfill a variety of purposes in survival situations. The following are some of the best types of survival knives with examples of a top-rated product for each.

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The Best Way to Store Kitchen Knives

Posted on August 7, 2019 Written by John Rogers

kitchen knives storaging tips

Knives are essential items for your kitchen as they are the main tool you will use in the preparation of ingredients to create a meal. Most people have a selection of different knives as each type of knife has a different purpose. As with all pieces of equipment, it is important to understand how to care for and store your kitchen knives properly. Here is some advice about why proper knife storage is important and the best ways to store your kitchen knives properly.

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The Pros and Cons of Glass Cutting Boards

Posted on July 31, 2019 Written by John Rogers

glass cutting board

Although knives are some of the most important pieces of equipment in your kitchen, there are many other essential items that you need to prepare ingredients. There are some of these that you will use directly alongside your knives when you are preparing a meal.

One such item is a cutting board, which is also known as a chopping board or a food preparation board. These are made from many different materials and are available in a range of sizes, colors, and designs. A popular choice is a glass cutting board and the following is an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of glass chopping boards and a look at the alternative options.

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What is Damascus Steel?

Posted on July 24, 2019 Written by John Rogers

Damascus steel

The materials from which a knife is made can make a difference to the price, the quality, its durability, its sharpness, and its edge retention. It can also impact on which group of consumers the knife will appeal. Usually, the blades of knives are made from some form of steel and one type of steel that is commonly used is Damascus steel.

But what is Damascus steel? Here is an overview of what this type of steel is, its history, and which brands use this type of steel. We also discuss where you can buy Damascus steel if you want to make your own knife.

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Filed Under: Blog, Knife Education

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