Debates onwhat constitutes a good knife, what's the best knife steel, and how to best sharpen a knife can go on forever. I can't give much insight into Rockwell hardness or knife design histories. But ...

Sharpening stones, or whetstones, have a steeper learning curve than other sharpening options, but the payoff is huge. They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives.

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“A dull knife is a dangerous knife.” If you have never heard that saying before I can confirm its validity for you. It’s true because a dull knife requires you to work harder. When your knife is sharp ...

If you have trouble sharpening your knives at the correct angle you can give yourself an easy guide by drawing the correct angles on a piece of cardboard, mounting the drawing near your work surface, ...

A serrated blade is great for ripping through heavy rope and other fibrous materials, and also keeps an edge longer due to its increased surface area. But, the reality of using knives is that even the ...