Introduction In the knife making the steel represents the soul of the knife, which is determined by such factors as edge retention of sharpness, corrosion resistance, ductility (strength) and ease...
Some manufacturers assure that their kitchen knives sharpen on their own while in use, this is just a marketing trick. Even the highest quality and most expensive chef's knives lose their sharpness during use. But that does not mean that...
Japanese knives stand out for their strength, sharpness and durability. However, even these cutting tools need to be sharpened from time to time. Knifemakers use sharpening whetstones and specialized devices for this purpose. To keep your Japanese knife blade edge...
The sharpness of the cutting edge of the blade will inevitably decrease while in use. This is due to the contact with hard materials. That is why it is necessary to maintain the sharpness of the knife at all times....
Sometimes you need to hone the cutting edge of your knife and you do not have a sharpening rod or a knife sharpener at hand. It happens with work in the kitchen, camping, fishing, and in other cases. Below is...
Most people use classic abrasive whetstones for sharpening knives, which can be bought at the nearest hardware store. Although this tool can restore the sharpness of the blade, it is poorly suited for the care of expensive tools of a...
How to sharpen a serrated bread knife Bread knives with a serrated blade retain edge sharpness for a very long time. They can be used for years, especially if you only cut baked goods and not tomatoes, lemons, and other...
Introduction Manufacturers of quality and expensive kitchen knives made from high-strength alloys assure that their tools retain edge sharpness for many months. But only if the owner treats it properly and takes care of the blade on time. Let us...
Kitchen knives — are professional tools that remain sharp and reliable only with proper care and storage. Both the professional chef and the amateur must know how to use and sharpen the knife, how to clean it and treat it...
Although the carbon knife steel is subject to corrosion, rust rarely appears on the blade. A rusty patina develops if the knife has been stored in a kitchen drawer for a long time, is used only during hunting or mushroom...
Even the best quality and most expensive knives will gradually lose sharpness and will need a proper sharpening. It seems to be quite straightforward at the first glance. Anyone can properly sharpen knives, but before trying you need to study...
A musat for sharpening knives is a manual tool used for honing the cutting edge of a blade. This tool is used both in everyday life and in professional kitchens. Musats differ in several specifications. Below we will analyse the...
Water or oil is used with a special whetstone for blade sharpening. The liquid is applied to the sharpening stone or bar before sharpening. Below we will analyze the purpose of the cooling liquid, the order of actions during sharpening...
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