What's the best tang for a kitchen knife?

Many of us have had it drilled into our heads by one pundit or another that the only good tang is a full tang. But that's not necessarily so. For...

Knife collecting guidelines storage purchasing and education

Here are a few guidelines that will enhance the value of your collection. 1. Always try to buy knives in mint or in near mint condition. These will stand a...

What's the difference between honing and sharpening your knives?

What's the difference between honing and sharpening your knives the difference is huge. When honing is no longer effective in bringing the "sharp" back, then it's time for real sharpening....