Cold Steel manufactures a lot of swords, but here you’re looking at its largest: the two-handed great sword.

It’s 55 1/2 inches in overall length, with a 39.88-inch blade and a 15.369-inch handle, and it weighs over 6 pounds.

The blade is superior quality, manufactured from 1050 high carbon steel.

Cold Steel didn’t skimp out on other quality attributes either, wrapping the wooden handle in premium black leather and finishing off the guard with nickel silver.

This great sword also features a heavy-steel scent stopper pommel, side rings on the guard, and integral parrying hooks.

All in all, this sword will provide everything you’re looking to accomplish in your next big battle!

Treat it with care, and it will prove its usefulness to you.

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Masanobu is known for making high-quality, if somewhat expensive, kitchen knives. If you can get past the price, they are amazingly sharp, great looking and comfortable to use.

These knives stack up quite well to other high-end Japanese knives, such as those from Hattori and Shun.

Masanobu’s razor-sharp Japanese blades feature a core made of VG-10 steel. VG-10 steel is one of the sharpest steels you can find in a kitchen knife today. It also holds an edge extremely well.

Additionally, the blade is angled more sharply on one side than the other. This gives it an even more aggressive edge. It also means that you’ll need to special-order a mirror-image version if you’re a lefty.

The handle is pressed wood with nickel silver bolsters.

One word of caution… these knives require some extra care on your part — hand-cleaning and periodic resharpening in particular. And since the edge is asymmetrical, you may want to consider having the professionally resharpened. If you’re unwilling to do all that, these are probably not the knives for you.

Masanobu knives are readily available, but are not generally sold as a set. That may work out better for you anyway, as you can get only the knives you need. Search around a bit and you’ll be able to find a Gyutou (Chef’s Knife) and a Petty (paring knife), which will get you well on your way.

More Info on Masanobu Knives:

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No, you don’t need to be a barber to shave with a straight razor. There’s a thriving community of straight razor shavers out there and Dovo is one of their trusted brands.

Dovo has been making straight razors, scissors, shears and other tools for over one hundred years. They are headquartered in Solingen, Germany, a town that has become synonymous with high-quality steel making.

This blade has a 5/8 inch round point blade with the Dovo mark etched in gold on the blade. The steel is made with a high carbon content, which means it can hold a very sharp edge. It also means it can stain, so you should take care to dry it after use.

The handle is solid wood with inlaid logo.

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Many parents wonder… How can I introduce knives to my child safely? This guide will help do exactly that by providing safety guidelines and some everyday examples of those guidelines being put to good use.

Modeling Good Behavior

The first rule in teaching knife safety, of course, is to practice safe knife usage yourself. Note how, in the following video, this Mom is showing her kids, up close and personal, how to properly grip and toss a set of throwing knives.

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Famous moments in cake history:
2500 BC (est.) - Egyptians bake the first “cake”.
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This cake knife may be a good cake knife to add into your wedding budget, especially if you’re a fan of matching sets.

This Lenox cake knife is part of the Wedding Promises collection, measuring 13.5 inches long, and perfectly matching its counterpart dinnerware collection: Opal Innocence.

Its white bone china handle is elegantly trimmed with an opal-esque glow, hand-enameled pearl designs, a tarnish-resistant platinum band, and a unique metal finial on the bolster.

The blade is nothing short of elegant either. It’s made from durably strong stainless steel, embossed with the Lenox logo near the handle. And if you look closely, you’ll see that the flat edge comes to a small rise near the tip, allowing for an easier cutting process.

Lenox assures this knife is dishwasher safe, and also backs it with a lifetime replacement policy.

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• Click here to find this Knife at Amazon.com

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Ah, Global… You either love ‘em or hate ‘em.

Global ushered in a new era in kitchen cutlery 15 years or so ago, introducing the world to Japanese steel and their resulting razor-sharp knives.

If you like a good story, you can read more about that in our article on the Rise and Fall of the Great Knife Makers.

This knife, Global’s infamous G-2, is known for its light weight, sharp blade and futuristic sand-balanced steel handle.

The blade is made of stainless steel containing molybdenum and vanadium for edge retention.

It has no bolster, as many of the traditional European blades do. This is a good thing, since that bolster can get in the way of resharpening.

The handles are on the small side, made of textured stainless steel. If you prefer a heavier, more traditional feel, Global also makes a “heavy weight” version of this knife. We’ll link to that one below.

Global makes our Best $350 Kitchen Knives and this knife is a great piece from that set.

Let us know if you love ‘em or hate ‘em below.

More Info on this Global Knife:

• Click here to find this Knife at Amazon.com
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If you’re a seafood lover, chances are at some point you’re going to want to cook up some oysters of your own, because eating out can get really expensive.

And for that, you need an oyster knife. Unless you’re really rich, in which case you probably already have a set of eight 24 carat gold oyster knives and have no need for the knife we’re featuring here. Have your butler go fetch those for you and please move on to the next review.

This model by Lamson is inexpensive and made from materials that are known for their durability and longevity.

The blade is stamped with hardened and tempered high carbon stainless steel. It’s sharpened to a perfect point at the tip in order to make oyster shucking a lot easier. The oyster blade extends into the handle in half-tang fashion. Nonetheless, even though it’s not full-tang, it’s still quite durable.

The handle is pure walnut, a material renowned for its unusually hard strength. It’s completely natural, and is oiled for protection as well as providing a nice glossy finish to the knife.

And with Lamson’s “Sharp For Life” guarantee, you won’t need to buy another oyster knife ever again, since it comes with a lifetime warranty.

Now about that butler…

More Info on this Lamson Knife:

• Click here to find this Knife at Amazon.com

Gerber’s got a reputation for making delicious baby food made of strained squash, beets and leafy green vegetables.

Oh wait, wrong Gerber. This Gerber has been making quality outdoor knives for nearly 70 years. Gerber was originally formed by an advertising executive who had a set of knives hand-crafted for his best clients.

Once he got a look at those knives, he decided he was in the wrong business.

Advertisting’s loss is our gain, as Gerber makes gorgeous, functional knives such as this Freeman Folder.

This knife won the 2004 IWA “International Knife Award” so you know it’s going to be good.

It’s a solid knife, weighing in at 8.2 ounces and measuring just over 8 inches when extended.

It features an open spine for easy cleaning, a grooved finger guard for a sturdy grip, and an oversized lanyard slot.

The blade is a high-carbon stainless steel with a drop point that enhances the tip. It includes a nylon sheath.

The handle is stainless steel with lacquered pear inlays.

More Info on this Gerber Freeman Knife:

• Click here to find this Knife at Amazon.com

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Nothing fancy here… Just a knife block with lots of slots.

Henckels knives have been taking a beating at the hands of their Japanese competitors lately, but this knife block shouldn’t be punished as well.

It’s inexpensive, made in Malaysia of hardwood and has an elegant look to it.

It has horizontal slots so your knife blades won’t touch anything while resting in it and it’s got a ton of slots.

If you’re still storing your knives in a kitchen drawer, this will be a big step up for you and your knives.

Other styles you might consider include the MIU magnetic knife strip and the Kapoosh Universal Knife Block.

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Cuisinart, a pretty common name in kitchen appliances, makes this version of an electric knife that’s actually two knives in one.

The blades are interchangeable. This set comes with a bread knife and a carving blade, both of which are made from high quality stainless steel.

Its handle is ergonomically designed and “southpaw friendly,” since there aren’t any predetermined grip characteristics. Turning it on and off is easy too. Just push a simple button, and you’re ready to carve away.

Cuisinart’s electric knife also comes with a nice-looking wooden butcher block for easy storage, which also features a safety lock mechanism. This way it can be stored safely in any drawer or cabinet. And when you’re ready to use it, make sure your outlet is no more than 4 feet away, since that’s how long the cord measures.

Comes with a three-year limited warranty.

More Info on this Cuisinart Electric Knife:

• Click here to find this Knife at Amazon.com

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