Knife Blades: A Guide to the Different Kinds of Knife Blades

The knife was one of the first tools used by early humans, and in the past thousands of years its use and its design have evolved considerably. Today there are several different kinds of knives, made from a variety of materials, and used as tools, for cooking and other purposes. Let’s take a look at… Continue reading Knife Blades: A Guide to the Different Kinds of Knife Blades

Knife Sharpening Experts: Electric Knife Sharpening

If you’re a person who has many knives, many edges to sharpen at a fairly consistent pace, electric knife sharpening is for you. So much time and effort will be saved. But take heed. Using these devices without proper training and only a little experience could be a regrettable move. Electric knife sharpeners are well… Continue reading Knife Sharpening Experts: Electric Knife Sharpening

Slice of History: A Knife Retrospective

The first knives were most likely made of wood, bone and other perishable materials. These ancient tools were shaped by knapping, or percussive flaking of rock, such as obsidian and flint. As advances in metallurgy were made, materials such as wood, stone, and bone blades were gradually succeeded by copper, bronze, iron, and eventually steel.… Continue reading Slice of History: A Knife Retrospective

Knife Blades: A Guide to the Different Kinds of Knife Blades

The knife was one of the first tools used by early humans, and in the past thousands of years its use and its design have evolved considerably. Today there are several different kinds of knives, made from a variety of materials, and used as tools, for cooking and other purposes. Let’s take a look at… Continue reading Knife Blades: A Guide to the Different Kinds of Knife Blades