Posted on: Jun 26
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.
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.
Posted on: Jun 25
Famous moments in cake history:
2500 BC (est.) - Egyptians bake the first “cake”.
1789- Marie Antoinette mutters “let them eat cake”
2008- OnlyKnives reviews the Opal Innocence Cake Knife
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.
Posted on: Jun 25
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.
Posted on: Jun 24
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…
Posted on: Jun 24
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.
Posted on: Jun 23
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.
Posted on: Jun 23
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.
Posted on: Jun 20
Ex-military man Jeff Freeman led the way in designing this knife to be the ultimate military-application survival knife.
Want to cut through the skin of a fuselage, slice through a seatbelt, or smash through the plexiglass of a helicopter? The LMF II ASEK will do the trick.
The blade is made of Sandvik 12 C 27 steel, a good quality high-carbon stainless steel that is hardened to 58 on the Rockwell C scale. It measures approximately 4 inches in length and is 3/16″ thick.
The blade is blackened to reduce reflection, and features a combo-edge with serrations halfway down the blade.
The handle is textured for a good grip but also designed to reduce blisters. The butt cap can be lashed to the end of a spear.
Included is a sharpener and sheath.
Posted on: Jun 20
This knife set represents Henckels attempt to push into the low-end market. They’ve had the high-end market taken from them by Wusthof and Shun so it makes sense that they’d try to do this.
It’s a difficult dance, though. How do you provide a low-end product that doesn’t steal market from your high-end product, while at the same time provides good quality for your customers? And what to do about the other low-end vendors that don’t have the same dilemma?
This set includes a pretty standard mix — an 8 inch Chef’s knife, a 2.5 inch paring knife, a 6 inch utility knife, a 5 inch tomato knife, a 6 inch boning knife and six steak knives.
The blades are sharp out-of-the-box but their no-name steel will likely dull quickly. The handles are durable and dishwasher safe polypropylene.
This is an inexpensive set from a knifemaker with a decent reputation, but you can do better. The Forschner Fibrox Set is just a tiny bit more expensive, but is a much better choice.
Posted on: Jun 19
Coming from Cold Steel, “the world’s strongest, sharpest knives,” this sword’s blade is fully finished, crafted to wield maximum power in your hands.
It’s a two-handed sword with a wide 231/4-inch blade and an overall length of 373/4 inches. The curved clipped point with a top swage false edge was used to cut through multiple types of armor back in the days of ancient dynasty warfare.
As is traditional in Chinese craftsmanship, this sword is designed for optimal balance, with a 14-inch handle wrapped in cord to make it easier to grip, an intricate S-shaped guard, and a steel ring on the pommel that’s weighty enough to maintain agility and wide enough to hold a tassel or sword knot for safety.
Comes with a beautiful two-toned leather scabbard.
