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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...
Collectible Knives
Though knives are an essential part of any kitchen, they are also very popular collectibles. In fact, some of the same companies producing high-quality knives for the kitchen, or pocketknives for hunting or other outdoor uses, also produce knives designed to be collectibles.
When purchasing collectible knives, unlike kitchen or pocket knives, your eye will generally be on style rather than on the quality of the blade. A collection of these knives may be centered on a certain theme or style of...
The History of Knives
Knives are one of the oldest tools to ever have been used. Early humans used sharp stones, bones, or wood pieces to cut and carve. The first effective knives were made out of flint. Even before that, knives were made out of a hard silicate form of the mineral quartz. They could be crudely formed into a palm-shape with a sharp edge which could be used for cutting, scraping, and other activities. These knives were shaped and sharpened against rocks.
With the invention of metal came great...
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...
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...
Common Knife and Sharpening Myths
Have you heard some of the most common knife myths? One old wives tale, for example, says that giving a knife as a gift is bad luck because it cuts the relationship. Another tale says that if a butter knife falls to the floor accidentally, a family is coming to visit. Besides these tales, there are many misconceptions that affect knife usage. Believing some of these myths can actually make it harder to use your knives. Here are some of the more prevalent knife myths:
A dull knife is safer to...
Choosing Knife Blade Materials
When shopping for new knives, especially kitchen knives, you may be astounded at the wide variety of different knife materials from which you can choose. These high-tech advancements are usually designed to offer a longer life for the knife, meaning less sharpening for you. The number one determinant of the sharpness of your knife, and how well it maintains this edge over time, is the material used to make the blade. So how do you choose between all of the different kinds of knives? First,...
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....
Victorinox One of the World s Top Cutlery Brands
Founded in 1884, today Victorinox is one of the world's top cutlery brands. Based in Switzerland, Victorinox is best known for its production of Swiss Army Knives, multi-purpose knives with the familiar red handle. For most of the twentieth century, Victorinox was one of two companies suppling these knives to the Swiss Army. Following their 2005 acquisition of Wenger, Victorinox is now the only official maker of the Swiss Army Knife. Every day, more than 34,000 of these knives are created, and...
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...
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