Even though the key reason for a blade to exist is to cut, not all blades are created equal. More to the point, they don’t uniformly cut the same way. There’s nuance to every cut they make. This ensures that one blade might be suitable to certain jobs while another blade should be used on … Read more

Many of you probably don’t know how to use a hash knife, let alone what it is. Also known as the cowboy hash knife, it is the ultimate cooking tool for cowboys. Unique in design, you might enjoy using it as I have. On that note, let me help you with some tips on the … Read more

Certain knives need to be sharpened in a certain way or else you risk wearing them down or damaging them. At the very worst, you might end up with a knife you can accidentally break or snap apart into two because you’ve been sharpening them wrong. At best, you can end up with a not-so-sharp … Read more

What is the worst thing you had to remove or clean off your knife? The nastiest we have encountered is rust. Fortunately, you can easily clean it off with baking soda that you can find in your kitchen cupboard. Now you may be wondering, “how does baking soda remove rust from knives?” How Do You Use … Read more

Most people think that keeping your diamond polishes in good shape is complicated. While it may wear down over time, there are simple steps you can take to delay this. The condition of your hone depends on how you use and take care of it. Want to know how to extend the use of your … Read more

A sharpening stone plays a crucial role in keeping your knives, chisels, and other sharpening tools in great shape. One way to do that is to clean your sharpening stones after using it. Cleaning your whetstones will ensure the longevity of your sharpening tools as well as the efficiency of your knives. After all, if … Read more

A Japanese water stone, also known as a whetstone, is a solid block of coarse material you can use to sharpen different tools. It uses water in order to work its “magic” of steel sharpening, whether you’re sharpening a knife or scissors. With that said, you need to familiarize yourself when it comes to how … Read more

If there’s anything that can affect how long or how well you can use your knives, it is how you maintain them. Thus, knowing how to use a diamond sharpening stone to sharpen your knives something you should know. If you want productive work in the kitchen without forcing your way in cutting meat and … Read more

Are you one of those who prefer using natural over synthetic whetstones? In this case, you’ve come to the right place. Some people understand the value of natural whetstones, especially its purest form. One of the main reasons people are drawn to its natural form is because of its amazing polishing ability. Natural whetstones are … Read more