Articles for tag: Calphalon, Damascus, Katana, Kitchen Knives, Knives

Karla News

Review of Calphalon’s Katana Series Knives

When my wife and I were putting together our wedding registry, she gave me free reign over a few things. One of those was the kitchen knives. When I found the ones I wanted, we got them. And I haven’t regretted it at all. Ask any chef (or cook, for that matter) what the most ...

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The Katana Sword

The katana sword is the long sword worn by a samurai warrior. Samurai were the only people allowed to wear two swords in Japan, a short one between twelve and twenty four inches in length called the wakizashi and a long one, the katana. The katana is the sword we picture when we think of ...

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Best Men’s Road Bikes

If you are a bicycle enthusiast then you probably already know about the different types of bicycles so this article isn’t for you. If you are a newbie to the bicycle world and are looking for a new road bike then keep on reading. If you are unfamiliar to the different styles of bicycles then ...

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Guide to Making a Samurai’s Katana

Samurai fought as Japanese militants for over 800 years. Saburau is a Japanese term that translates as service. Samurai were loyal court administrators or armed imperial guards. Samurai lived by a set of rules called Bushido and used one of the most deadly weapons ever made. To make a katana sword six months and 15 ...

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Top 5 Women’s Rock Climbing Shoes

When buying a pair of rock climbing shoes the most important things to look for are proper fit and performance. Proper fit in a climbing shoe means snug. Good performance means it will ‘stick’ or have ‘friction’ to reduce the chance of slipping and falling. Five climbing shoes that are “sure-fire” winners are the Evolv ...

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Ninja New York: A Unique Dining Experience

Just about everyone enjoys dining out from time to time, and many people like the idea of being entertained while they consume their meal. If you enjoy being thoroughly entertained while dining out then you may be interested in visiting a unique Japanese restaurant in New York City called Ninja New York. Unlike no other ...