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Damascus Steel 101: What is Damascus Steel?

Damascus steel weaponry outperforms iron weapons by orders of magnitude! Although current high-carbon steels manufactured utilizing the 19th century Bessemer process exceed Damascus steel in quality, the original metal remains a premium material, especially for its time.

Boning Knife vs. Fillet Knife: How to Tell the Difference

Whether you take charge in the kitchen regularly or once in a while, you'll understand that the different types of knives have their strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what each of them is good for will come in handy in many cooking situations.

How to Cut Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit is not a code name for a Kung Fu movie. This is actual fruit (also called pitaya) with an appearance as surreal as it is enticing. It's a tropical fruit with intense colors and green scales that resemble a dragon's head most of the time (hence the name). The bulb is often...

Everything You Need to Know About the Paring Knife

More often than not, when people are outfitting their kitchen, they focus on the latest electrical appliances. And while there's no denying that something like a blender is essential in any home, any kitchen will ultimately be incomplete if you don't focus on the basics.

Where Are Imarku Knives Manufactured

When it comes to knives, no shortage of manufacturers produces world-class knives. But in the world of the big names in knives, there is a new competitor. The knives that we design are different from the rest look innovative, fierce, and extremely exciting.

Chef Tattoo Ideas: Tats That Will Heat The Kitchen Up

From indicating a high rank in certain cultures to a symbol of misdeed, tattoos have always had a negative association around them. People are often judged for the marks we leave on our skin; research reveals that our ancestors placed tattoos on their bodies for their countless positive effects on an individual’s sense of...

The Best Cleaver Knives under $50 of 2023 - Buyer's Guide

A cleaver knife can be one of the most underrated knives in the world. These gems are almost intimidating to the many people who have met cleaver knives only in Kung Fu movies and cartoons. With their thick, heavy blade, cleavers look like they can chop even the toughest bones – and they do....