When you see Damascus steel, you know it. It's the kind of knife that looks like it should be in a museum, not at home on your kitchen counter. But what is it? And how can you tell if the blade...

You're perusing an online marketplace or browsing in a store, and you find the perfect knife. It's got a beautiful, intricate Damascus steel blade, and it's calling your name. But do you know how to...

Cooking is a complicated business. You can transform a single ingredient into a wide variety of dishes through the application of heat, stirring, and careful preparation. However, even the most...

You may have noticed a foul odor coming from your plastic cutting board after cutting and chopping raw chicken. The smell can be enough to make you ill and keep you from using your kitchen. Even with...

How often should knives be sharpened? You probably only think about sharpening your knives once they become unusable. Because you rely on them so much, keeping them well-sharpened is important. But...

There are many types of steel that can be used to create kitchen knives. Some have edge retention, some won't rust and others oxidize longer than others. One, however, is unique: Damascus Steel. Due...