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The Story Behind Boker Knives
Today, Boker is one of the best-known names in the knife world. The roots of the Boker company stretch back nearly 200 years. In 1829, two brothers in Germany began manufacturing sabers. From this early date, the company symbol was modeled after the chestnut tree towering over their small factory. Today, this symbol still adorns each knife created in the Boker factory.
As the company grew, the brothers decided that it was time to expand operations. Hermann Boker moved to New York, while Robert...
Kershaw Knives
was founded in 1974 in Portland, Oregon, by a knife salesman named Pete Kershaw. He previously worked with the well-known Gerber Precision Knives company, where he had begun to come up with his own knife designs. The company was Pete Kershaws opportunity to produce and market his own knives. Today, Kershaw is one of the leading knife companies in the United States and worldwide.
At its founding, the Kershaw Company manufactured most of its knives in Japan despite being an American company....
Buck Knives and Knife Sharpeners
Buck knives are among the most popular knife brands for both hunting and kitchen cutlery. Buck knives are known for their distinctive shape. The edge of each knife is carefully researched and designed, and is made of high-quality materials that allow it to hold a super-sharp edge.
The Buck knife brand was founded by Hoyt H. Buck. A Kansas blacksmith, Buck developed a method of heat-treating steel so that it would hold an edge for much longer than ordinary tools. This tempered steel was...
How to Use a Sharpening Stone
A sharpening stone is the easiest way to return your knives and other cutlery to a useful state once they begin to dull. Not only knives but also scissors, razors, chisels, and plane blades can be sharpened with a stone. Sharpening stones are made of very hard stone or a manufactured material, such as ceramic or diamond stone. Usually in the form of a block that you hold in your hand or set on a flat surface, although they can also be found in the form of bench stones, wheels, or rods, these...
Japanese Knives
In recent years, Japanese knives have become very popular for kitchen use. Japanese chefs knives may be seen in popular cooking shows, and are found at many cutlery stores.
Unlike other knives, such as German knives, Japanese knives are designed to be very lightweight, with a fine edge. Their steel blade is brittle and sharp, unlike other knives that are designed to be tough and flexible. As a result, these Japanese knives will be very, very sharp. The edge is less likely to bend, so it will...
Sharpening Accessories by GATCO
In 1989, John Anthon and his wife, Nancy, founded The Great American Tool Company. This company would become GATCO, known for its complete line of top-quality sharpeners and accessories for knives and tools. Today, GATCO Sharpeners and Timberline Knives are industry-leading collections of precision-made knives and sharpeners backed by a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Loyal Gatco customers include sportsmen, military and law enforcement personnel, woodworkers, and professional chefs. The...
How to Buy a Kitchen Knife Set
Are you ready to upgrade your mismatched kitchen knives, bought haphazardly, for a new set of kitchen knives? If so, then you may be wondering what to look for in a kitchen knife set. There are many different kinds of kitchen knives, and the distinctions can be confusing to anyone who isnt a chef.
The first thing to learn when looking at kitchen knives is the differences in the knife shape. The most common knife is a chef knife or French knife. This knife has a long, wide blade, and it can be...
Kitchen Knives Explained
Are you looking for a new kitchen knife or cutlery set, but have no idea what you should be searching for? Between the infomercials, the inexpensive sets found at big-box stores, and the more expensive specialty cutlery sold by major names in the knife industry, how do you decide what's best for your kitchen? Luckily, most kitchen knives share the same basic attributes, making it relatively easy to define what makes a good kitchen knife.
Size and blade style - Bigger is better, right? Not...
Is a Forged Knife Better Than a Stamped Knife
When it comes to buying kitchen cutlery, one of the first decisions you'll be confronted with is whether you want forged or stamped knives. This distinction has to do with how the knives are made. There is a lot of misinformation out there, as well as many opinionated knife collectors who will argue that one type is absolutely the best. The truth is, both forged and stamped knives have the potential to be very good knives.
The first step in deciding which type of knife is better for you is...
The Pros and Cons of Ceramic Knives
Have you heard about the recent trend of ceramic knives? Unlike traditional knives which usually have a metal blade, these knives are entirely ceramic. Made of a white ceramic material that is actually harder than steel, these knives have made their way into the kitchens of top chefs and five-star restaurants, as well as the arsenal of the home cook. If you are thinking about buying ceramic knives for your kitchen, be sure to weigh the advantages against the disadvantages.
There are some...
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