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

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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 ...

A Guide to Buying Fine Cutlery

I once worked selling Cutco knives. I was not a great saleswoman. However, I also refused to lie and cheat. Yet, when I did this, I had to learn a lot about knives. By the way, I think Cutco knives are awesome. I love how they are made and how well they handle. It’s just ...

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Top Knife Sets and Cutlery Sets for Under $200

Every kitchen should have a quality knife set. Some knife sets can be purchased relatively inexpensively, but they tend to be of lesser quality and prone to dulling or even breaking or degrading over time. A quality knife set can be expensive at times, but they are usually guaranteed to last a very long time, ...

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My First-Hand Review of Kershaw’s Shun Knives

When I got my first Kershaw Shun knife, it was a gift from my girlfriend’s parents. A small six-inch chef’s knife out of their classic line, it wouldn’t look all that impressive. However, to me, it was like a kid on Halloween. I had been fawning over the knives for possibly years before ever getting ...

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The Basics of Throwing Knives

Knife throwing is a somewhat popular hobby and sport in the United States. Without a doubt, anyone can learn to throw knives effectively and skillfully. It isn’t the easiest thing to learn how to do though. Throwing a knife isn’t as simple as picking up a butter knife and chucking it at a target. In ...

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Review: A Custom Made Kukri from Nepal

I’m a big fan of knives and an even bigger fan of anything that’s custom made. So when my girlfriend opted to order a custom kukri from Nepal built to my specifications, I was more than thrilled. If you’re not familiar with the kukri (or khukuri), it’s a heavy-bladed knife from Nepal used frequently in ...