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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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What is a Bowie Knife?

Posted on January 31, 2024 Written by Joseph Stein

What is a Bowie knife? A Bowie knife is a style of fixed-blade knife that is known for its distinctive design and historical significance. Created in the 19th century, the Bowie knife is popular among hunters and is commonly used for skinning and butchering wild game.

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What is a Kukri Knife?

Posted on January 31, 2024 Written by Joseph Stein

What is a Kukri knife? A kukri knife is a traditional Nepalese knife characterized by its distinctive inwardly curved blade.

It is a versatile and functional tool that serves both as a utility knife and a weapon. Kukris are typically used for various tasks, including chopping wood, clearing vegetation, and in traditional ceremonies.

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What is a Usuba Knife?

Posted on January 31, 2024 Written by Joseph Stein

What is a usuba knife? A usuba knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife that is widely used in Japanese cuisine, particularly for precision vegetable cutting and slicing.

The knife is characterized by its thin, rectangular blade and a straight edge. The tall, thin blade can be used to chop, slice, peel, mince, and even make decorative cuts. Indeed, the word “usuba” translates to “thin blade” in Japanese.

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What is a Gyuto Knife?

Posted on January 31, 2024 Written by Joseph Stein

A gyuto knife is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife that is similar in shape and functionality to a Western chef’s knife.

The word “gyuto” translates to “cow sword” in Japanese, reflecting its origin as a knife designed for cutting meat. However, it has become a popular all-purpose knife suitable for various kitchen tasks.

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