How to Take Care of Your Knives Like an Adult
You’ve finally invested in a few high quality knives. You won’t regret it. Not only will a good knife make cutting easier, but the materials used will ensure your knives…
Skip the Knife Block and Buy These Knives Instead
Knife blocks seem like a great idea at first. You assume there are a variety of useful knives in there, and you get a whole row of steak knives for…
The Best Way to Sharpen Scissors
Photo: Ruslan Grumble (Shutterstock) After years of use, scissors can become dull, making cutting difficult. But rather than sentencing them to a life in the back of a junk drawer,…
You Already Have What You Need to Slice Meat Extra Thin
Meat isn’t always the easiest thing to slice. It’s made up of soft muscle fibers and a good deal of slippery fat, and sometimes liquids seep out onto the cutting…
You Can Get This Hand-Sharpened Japanese Knife for 50% Off Right Now
Image: Kiru Knife The Kiru Knife Kitchen Master 8″ Chef Knife is a versatile kitchen tool with a mirror-polished blade and an ergonomic G-10 Garolite handle. And until June 11…
How to Revive a Rusty Pair of Gardening Shears
There’s nothing quite like the satisfying sound a sharp pair of sears makes when you’re pruning or deadheading your plants. But every gardener knows the anguish of finding that their…
A Pool Noodle Is the Best Way to Transport Knives on a Trip
Before you head out into the wilderness for a little camping, you probably check all the essentials off your pack list—but might not think about the logistics of carrying some…
Six Basic Knife Techniques Everyone Should Know
Like storytelling, cooking skills are often passed down from family. You mosey into the kitchen as a kid and watch your parents cut, stir, cook, and bake a few times…
Kitchen Tips: Top 5 Must-Have Knives For Every Kitchen
One of the most frequently used kitchen tools is the knife. It’s a critical cooking tool for completing the first step of any dish, which is chopping and cutting. From…
18 Kitchen Knives You Might Encounter (and What They’re Actually For)
Photo: Alex Kosev (Shutterstock) If you’ve been feeding yourself for any real length of time, you have probably realized there’s a difference between “preparing food” and actual cooking. Mixing up…