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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.

1095 Steel Alloy Composition, Properties, and More

1095 Steel: Alloy Composition, Properties, and More

The search for a perfect steel alloy is an everlasting endeavor among manufacturers, engineers, and metallurgists. In the case of 1095 steel, this alloy offers an outstanding combination of high …

440A Steel for Kitchen Knives What to Expect

440A Steel for Kitchen Knives: What to Expect

440A steel comes from the series 400 steel. A popular and convenient consideration for many, knives made from 440A steel is known for their superb corrosion resistance. 440A steel also …

All You Need to Know About: ZDP 189 Steel

All You Need to Know About: ZDP 189 Steel

If you’re a knife enthusiast and somebody that takes great pride in selecting and caring for your kitchen knives, the wide array of different knife materials out there can seem …

Is 1055 Steel a Good Choice for Kitchen Knives

Is 1055 Steel a Good Choice for Kitchen Knives?

When searching for a new knife, the huge number of blade materials can be confusing. Even if you have chosen carbon steel over stainless steel or ceramics, there is another …

X50CrMoV15 Composition, Properties, and Care

X50CrMoV15: Composition, Properties, and Care

When shopping for high-quality German knives, you likely came across the term “X50CrMoV15.” This designation refers to the steel used in the knife’s blade, and it’s one of the most …

Everything about the VG 10 Steel

Everything about the VG 10 Steel

The experience of using a Japanese kitchen knife is hard to describe with words. They are incredibly sharp, well-balanced, thin, and overall just works of art. Japanese kitchen knives have …

Nigiri vs. Sashimi Differences and Similarities

Nigiri vs. Sashimi: Differences and Similarities

There are a handful of traditional Japanese dishes that display raw fish. While sushi is the most common traditional Japanese dish that comes to mind first, it is wrapped between …

Types of Cheese Knives All You Need to Know

Types of Cheese Knives: All You Need to Know

Chefs have a way of making cheese preparation a seamless art form. They know how to slice, cube, and grate the cheese perfectly for every dish they create. To achieve …

The Many Incredible Kitchen Shear Uses

The Many Incredible Kitchen Shear Uses

Sometimes you may question whether all kitchen knives and utensils are really necessary. Nobody doubts that a chef knife, a frying pan, and a cutting board are absolutely key for …

What’s Whetstone Grit and How to Choose

What’s Whetstone Grit and How to Choose?

Knife sharpening is an essential skill for any cook. Whether you’re slicing tomatoes for a salad or carving a roast, a sharp knife makes the job easier and safer. While …