How a Knife’s Steel Type Affects Sharpening

The strongest defining factor between different types of steel is the carbon content. Low carbon (greater than 0.3 percent) ...

Sparks Fly at STEELPORT: Announcing 2026 Factory Events Blending Culinary Culture with American Craftsmanship

STEELPORT Knife Co. factory offers public tours, chef demos, artisan maker events, and more Visiting STEELPORT Knife ...

Most People Don’t Have a Petty Knife—They Should

Petty knives, on the other hand, have the more useful and elegant design of a Japanese gyuto (the Japanese version of a chef’s knife), just in smaller proportions. Thought to have originated in the ...
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A Cult-Favorite Italian Gentleman’s Knife Gets a Dazzling Heritage Update

This sleek, popular minimalist flipper gets some serious style points courtesy of a few new handle material options.

After the Tormek T-1 Saved My 14-Year-Old Knives, I’d Recommend It to Any Home Cook

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