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Knife 101



Honing steel, patina, bolster, Nakiri… What does all this jargon terminology mean? Find your answers right here at our knife 101 blogs.

Bread Knife Uses - More Than Baked Goods

Bread Knife Uses – More Than Baked Goods

The serrated edge is the most distinctive feature of a bread knife. This trait makes bread knives such versatile tools that every cook should possess, whether beginner or professional.  Undoubtedly, …

An In-Depth Look at How Knives Are Made

An In-Depth Look at How Knives Are Made

A kitchen is as good as its knives – a saying that describes the value of the most commonly used tool in every kitchen. A lot goes into making a …

What Is Damascus Steel?

What Is Damascus Steel?

Damascus steel is one of the great mysteries in the world of knives and swords. It was an extremely popular material in the past, but the exact manufacturing technique was …

Serrated Knife - A Kitchen Must Have

Serrated Knife – A Kitchen Must Have

Cutting things with a hard crust, like a freshly baked loaf of bread, or squishy soft ingredients like tomatoes, can be tricky. Especially if you are a perfectionist, not getting …

What Is the Best Cutting Board Material

What Is the Best Cutting Board Material?

Cutting boards are a necessity and there is no doubt about it. Whether it is about chopping veggies, mincing meat, or serving a hot dish, a nice chopping board is …

Paring Knife Uses

What Is a Paring Knife and How to Use It

Paring knives are small yet robust tools that can handle many everyday kitchen tasks. A paring knife joined by a chef’s knife will come in handy when preparing fruits and …

What’s a Honing Steel and How Do You Use One?

What’s a Honing Steel and How Do You Use One?

If you’ve ever had the chance to watch a cooking show or competition, you’ve probably seen the chef expertly running his knife against a sharp, steel rod several times over. …