What Makes a £10 Opinel Knife So Damn Special?

The final piece of the puzzle is the assembly room. The Virobloc, the locking ring Marcel Opinel invented and patented in ...
Sacramento Bee

Hints From Heloise: Avoid putting wood-handle knives in dishwasher

DEAR HELOISE: I had a friend over for dinner and she commented about my new steak knives. I was rinsing the dishes and loading the dishwasher. She told me not to put the knives in the dishwasher. She ...
The New York Times

A Wooden Knife Sharper Than Steel? Scientists Say So.

Knives are humanity’s oldest tool, dating back millions of years. A group of scientists in Maryland have produced a version made of hardened wood, which they say is sharper than steel. By Derrick ...
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The Complete Guide to Common Knife Handle Materials

While the blade of a given knife is obviously the most important part — it’s the part that does the cutting, after all — the handle is only slightly less important, as you’re not going to do much ...
The New York Times

The Best Steak Knife Set

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan and Lizzy Briskin When steak (or any serious cut of meat) is on ...