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Kitchen Knives - Blade Styles and Uses

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Check out this great article from knifekitchen.com on which knife to use for a specific cutting job! Which of our five Rainbow Knife types are mentioned in the article? http://www.kniveskitchen.com/blades.html

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Damascus Steel Blades

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Damascus steel is an excellent tool for knife blades, and in the modern world, knives are much more useful than swords as general tools...and compared to the stainless steel that most knives are made from, Damascus steel holds a better edge, is more durable, and is harder to break or damage than the traditional stainless steel knife blanks. (Stainless steel knife blanks exist because for 99% of what most people use a knife for, they're good enough, and they're cheaper to make - being a single casting blank that's then ground down to a blade. They also have the advantage...

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6 Sharp Ways to Make That Expensive Set of Knives Last and Last

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6 Sharp Ways to Make That Expensive Set of Knives Last and Last Tess Panzer October 23, 2015 When you spend good money on a set of knives, the last thing you want is to wear them out quickly. You want your knives to last and last. Here are six tips to help you make that happen, Always Wash Your Knives by Hand Never, ever, ever stick your knives in the dishwasher. Your knives risk being banged around and dented. Even if you can’t see the damage, your knives will lose sharpness quickly. When hand washing, we recommend always using...

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