If you’ve ever walked in to your local butcher’s and seen first hand a professional cutting away at an entire carcass, you know that it can look quite brutal. The knives are sharp, the cuts (after years of practice) come swift and clean. There’s often
If you’ve ever witnessed someone throwing a knife and successfully impaling a target, you know it is an impressive sight. Throwing 3 knives in quick succession and getting your aim spot on is no easy task however. Yet, if you are a beginner by the
The Nakiri knife is a specialist tool in the kitchen and is mostly used for cutting vegetables, especially when precision and finesse are required. A good Nakiri knife will have a hollow ground carbon steel blade and will be designed to include a fine, flat
Earlier this year we conducted an in depth review round up of 10 carefully selected Tanto knives across a range of user budgets. With that came our usual detailed buyer’s guide. However, if you just want some general information about this interesting blade design, we
Like most ingredients in the kitchen, there are specific ways you can cut a tomato. In fact the way you cut or slice will have an impact on the way the flavours are released, the texture of the food and of course the aesthetic result
What is the best machete you can buy in 2018? The fact you have found this page, means you are probably looking for machetes for sale and need advice on what’s available. However are you aware that there are various styles of machetes, from the
Whether you’re fisherman requiring a fish fillet knife to properly prepare the day’s catch, or you’ve bought some fresh fish from the market and you need the right tool to make sure the meat is cleaned and cut properly, we have dove right in to
A good reliable dive knife is a must for serious scuba divers. Safety is paramount, and whether you are diving in waters with the potential threat of predators, or find your self in a situation where line needs to be cut fast; to know that
When you’re out in the field a quality gut hook knife is an absolute must. After all, who wants to go hunting only to pull out a knife with a dull blade when its time to skin their game? It’s frustrating yet it can be
Whether your a fisherman, a fish monger or a cook that enjoys preparing fish for the plate, the fillet knife will be one of your most important tools. (Head here to see our number one fillet knife for 2016). With this being the case, you
Whether you are a beginner whittler or a seasoned pro, you are going to need the right tools to properly enjoy your craft. That means owning the right knife. However, which is the best whittling knife you can buy in 2018? As with any trade
All good kitchens should have a decent meat cleaver in the rack. After all, they are definitely the best knife for cutting meat, (hacking into a whole chicken with your chefs knife is one quick way of ruining your tools). And while it is quite possible
If you’re dealing with meat in the kitchen there’s a number of knives you will want within easy reach. And while most cooks will have a chef’s knife as the go to tool, the grillmaster will want to have a butcher knife. However, with the
The karambit is a handy little tool, designed for precision work and safety. Because of their popularity out in the field, you can find folding karambits as well as fixed blade karambits. There are also custom karambits available should you want to add a touch
Welcome to our top 5 best boot knife reviews updated for 2018. There are so many boot knives available these days it can be hard to know what to opt for. Do you opt for a stainless steel boot knife, or a ceramic one? Pay
Welcome to the ultimate article for meat slicer reviews. Whether you’re looking into something for the home or for commercial use, you will find all you need to know on this page. Below you can view our top 5 best meat slicers in each category,
It’s Thanksgiving. You’ve just pulled your turkey out of the oven and your friends and family are starving. You pick up your electric knife, (head to our top 5 electric knife choices for more on that), look down at the delicious bird on your table…and then
Poultry shears, kitchen shears or scissors – no matter your preferred name for these handy cutting devices, the fact is every kitchen should have a pair. They are ideal when it comes to breaking down chickens, (hence the name poultry shears) but are also excellent
Why everyone should carry a flipper knife There are very few tools available that are as convenient as a good assisted opening pocketknife. Flipper knives are an excellent option due to the fact they offer a smooth and efficient opening mechanism to both spring assisted
Here we have a collection of 22 beautiful custom pocket knives. The care that has gone into handcrafting these tools is evident in every single image. The creation of a custom knife provides the knife-smith unparalleled opportunity to work with a variety of materials; from
While surfing the net looking for some interesting content to bring you guys, we’ve come across this rather neat little idea from a small blog called ‘Another Bright Idea‘. The post basically shows you how to create a safe kitchen knife storage block from any
As you may have read in our recent best neck knife review article, this handy little tool is a small knife worn using a cord around a person’s neck. The blade provides personal protection due to its ease of access as well as multipurpose design.
The flipper knife first came on to the market in the mid 90s. Since then, the design has stood the test of time. Thumb studs and thumb holes, may have come before, however, when it comes to opening an EDC knife with one hand, the
Looking for the best tanto knife in 2018? Well you’ve come to the right place. We’ve reviewed 10 excellent blades, to give you the full lowdown on what’s available right now. The 2 tables below show are top picks in both the premium and budget
Every kitchen needs a good paring knife. Its versatility for a number of small culinary tasks, makes the paring knife one of those understated work-horses. Essential, yet too easily overlooked. So how do you go about selecting the best paring knife in 2018. Well, by
The Mezzaluna knife is a handy little tool that is finding its way into more and more home kitchens in recent years. Mezzaluna actually means “half-moon” in Italian. Featuring a curved blade with handles each end it is easy to see why the knife got
When searching the best neck knife there’s a few things you need to consider. While you want your knife to be strong, sharp and well built, it also needs to be lightweight, (you’re carrying it around your neck after all) with a sheath that is
When you have guests over for dinner and the main meal is finished, there is nothing better than breaking out the cheeses, popping open another bottle of red and putting the world to rights with some (hopefully) decent conversation. If in the past you have
In a follow up to our recent look at the best butcher knives on the market, we are going to discuss another very handy tool you will find in both the kitchen and the butcher’s shop: the trusty boning knife. So, what is a Boning
Whether you are learning how to throw knives for the first time or a seasoned vet, the most important tool in your arsenal is of course the knives themselves. However, with so many available how do you know which are the best throwing knives you
What are the best broadheads available today? And how do you choose? The market is flooded with options; with many of superior quality and ever increasing speed capacity. We are seeing broadheads designed today that are able to remain structurally sound and handle impact forces
As a follow up to our recent top 5 dive knives for 2016 (which you can view here), we thought we would offer some advice on maintaining one of these knives. After purchasing a good dive knife you will want to keep it as in
You’ve reached this page because you want to know how to Whittle. Great, you are in the right place. By the time you have reached the end of our beginner’s guide you will have all the information you need on the techniques and tools necessary
An electric carving knife is an essential purchase around Thanksgiving, however there are many other uses for an electric knife beyond carving up the turkey, which make it a good tool to have in the kitchen all year around. So, in true Sharpen-up form we
Infographics are great way of learning new information. A quick search online and you will find all manner of impressively designed graphics, with detailed info about knives and sharpening. Take the one below, courtesy of Fix.com. They have provided a wonderful resource all about survival
Whether you’re a professional chef or handy in the kitchen at home, your chef’s knife is going to see regular action. As the workhorse of the kitchen it is very important that you keep your knife clean. This of course is vital for hygiene reasons,
Fresh oysters are tasty, however they can also be tough to open. The normal tool is the good old shucking knife, (and even then opening oysters can be a little awkward if you don’t know what you are doing). However, what if you don’t have
The Wharncliffe blade is very similar in profile to a sheep’s foot and people often get the two mixed up. However, on the Wharncliffe, the curve of the back edge starts closer to the handle and extends to the tip of the knife in a more
Here we have a very interesting infographic from the now defunct, USA Knife Shop. It contains a full list of knives you might come across in the field, from the functional Wharncliffe blade to a Samurai sword edge, and many in between. Very handy if
Would you believe it has been 30 years since Paul Hogan uttered that famous line in Crocodile Dundee, which first appeared on movie screen across the world back in 1986. And while Australia’s famous fictional outback expert has been superseded in recent years by the
Here at Sharpen-up we fully endorse sharp tools. In the quest for ultimate sharpness, we like to keep an eye out on the Internet to see just how crazy sharp some are able to hone their knives. Take this little video that we came across
So what are the best steak knives you can buy? This question, like so many when it comes to purchasing quality cutlery, actually depends on a few variables. The main one being, how much money have you got to spend? This list could be made
Yoshihiro cutlery quite rightly boast that they manufacturer the ultimate Japanese kitchen knives. The company has a fantastic reputation and is very much in a league of their own when it comes to the high quality handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives that they produce. In fact
How to use a knife like a Chef With so many cooking shows on television these days, we’ve all seen professional chef’s chop and slice ingredients like a boss. Whether it’s the rapid slice of a cucumber, or the fancy looking rock chop with that
Western Style Knives The fundamental difference between Western style knives and their Japanese counterparts, is the fact that the Western knife is sharpened on both sides of the blade. They therefore have what is called a symmetrical bevel. This obviously has an impact on the
The Swiss Army Knife is recognized the world over. The bright red handle with a small white cross, concealing multiple blades and fold-out tools has been the go to pocket knife for boy scouts, army regiments and of course the everyman too, for over a
We here at Sharpen-Up obviously like to review knife sharpeners. We are here to help you choose the right one. However, there is more to owning a decent set of kitchen knives than just ensuring they are sharp when you use them. Sure this is
Now there’s no denying that the Cuisinart Advantage 12-Piece Knife Set is a little different. Just look at those colours! If contemporary technicolor styling is your thing, then you are in the right place. Not only are these knives nice to look at, they are pretty
We want you guys to know the best that’s out there as well as the worst. However, right now there are some really good products that in short it would be rude not to cover them. So here we have a highly regarded Asian style knife
The Wusthof range of knives generally come in at the more expensive end of the consumer market, however there is good reason for this. Precision made in Germany, Whustof is a company with a fantastic reputation for manufacturing high quality knives that are built to