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Have you ever thought about what makes up a knife? Well, a non-enthusiast would think it’s just a blade and a handle. And while s/he’s not entirely wrong, there’s more …
Japan is a country with a proud tradition of metalworking. This is reflected by Samurai swords that feature throughout Japanese history and are well-known worldwide to this day. Swords are …
While almost everyone has heard of a Chef’s knife, few are familiar with Santoku knives. The Santoku vs Chef knife competition is a long-lasting debate among chefs. Both blade varieties …
So you bought a kitchen knife set, huh? And you notice a rather long and thin-looking fella among them. That, my friend, is the boning knife. Many home cooks use …
There is a lot to consider when shopping for a kitchen knife and you can’t get away from this dilemma: carbon steel vs stainless steel. As the name revealed, carbon …