Every craftsman worth his or her salt employs the use of a sharpening stone to keep his or her tools perfectly honed. While there is an abundance of natural stones out in the world for a craftsman to use, many employ the use of diamond
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
If you have read our recent top 5 electric carving knife review article, you will be aware of the main uses of an electric knife and just how damn convenient they are inside the kitchen. And while the gadget is a regular sight at the
No matter the household, or how handy you think you are, there’s always another home improvement project to take up your time. The problem is, many of these tasks require specific kinds of tools. Tiling is no different. Whether you are tiling a new floor, or redoing
Oysters are a treat for many of us. This usually means we do not have them very often, especially at home. Because of this you may not know how to shuck (i.e open) an oyster the right way. Well rest assured, we are here to
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
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
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
We have all seen a black finish on blades before. It has become more and more popular over recent years from everything to a quality flipper knife, to titanium dive knives. One of the major reasons being it looks damn cool. (From a practical perspective,
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
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
If you are relatively knew to the world of knives and sharpening, jargon surrounding the various angles for a knife can end up being a little confusing.Especially when it comes to purchasing a knife sharpener – how do you know which sharpening angles are catered
As I am sure you are aware, there are a number of ways to sharpen a knife. However, the methods and tools you will use vary depending on the type of knife you wish to sharpen, and the time you wish to invest in doing