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What Does Carbon Do to Your Knife?

What Does Carbon Do to Your Knife?

By Steven Tuckey

Kitchen knives are constructed from a combination of iron, carbon, chromium, and trace amounts of other elements. This steel alloy is formed into a blade...

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Understanding Rockwell Hardness in Knives

Understanding Rockwell Hardness in Knives

By Steven Tuckey

The Rockwell scale C, also known as HRC, is a method used to measure the hardness of a knife. A higher hardness level means the...

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Shirogami White Steel: The Perfect Choice for Exceptional Edge Retention

Shirogami White Steel: The Perfect Choice for Exceptional Edge Retention

By Steven Tuckey

White steel, also known as Shirogami, is a type of carbon steel from Japan manufactured by Hitachi Metals and known for its purity and high...

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Aogami Blue Steel: The Ultimate Choice for High-Performance Knives

Aogami Blue Steel: The Ultimate Choice for High-Performance Knives

By Steven Tuckey

Aogami steel, also known as "blue paper steel", is made by (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) in Japan. It is a high-carbon steel known for its excellent...

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Tips for Caring for Kitchen Knives: Dos and Don'ts

Tips for Caring for Kitchen Knives: Dos and Don'ts

By Steven Tuckey

In the kitchen, knives are more essential than any other utensil. You can complete the majority of culinary tasks using just this equipment. Kitchen knives...

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Different Types of Japanese Knives

Different Types of Japanese Knives

By Steven Tuckey

Japanese kitchen knives may have a broader range of designs, aesthetic preferences, and materials than other knife-making cultures worldwide. Knives come in various styles, from...

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Japanese Knife Glossary

Japanese Knife Glossary

By Steven Tuckey

Jigane The Jigane is the untempered blacksmith section of a knife blade. The exquisite pattern on the surface of the steel is created by folding...

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Carbon Steel Knives: What is a Patina?

Carbon Steel Knives: What is a Patina?

By Steven Tuckey

The patina on your knife not only looks stunning but also serves as protection. Knives made of high carbon steel will tarnish with time. The...

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Popular Blade Finishes on Kitchen Knives

Popular Blade Finishes on Kitchen Knives

By Steven Tuckey

The last touches applied to the blade's surface, known as blade finishes, give a knife its identity and excellent looks. These aesthetics result from the...

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