Wait a minute -- don't mistake perfection for quality.Some of the knives we offer are, for the most part, made by machines. A great many, however, are made by human hands or, at the very least, assemb … read more

A "sharpening steel" (more accurately, "honing steel") is used to realign the very fine "micro edge" of a kitchen knife. Gently drawing the blade across the rod at a shallow angle realigns the edge. … read more

If you just toss your knives into a drawer, they can get dulled or chipped, and you run the risk of cutting yourself when you reach into the drawer.We suggest keeping your fine kitchen cutlery in a kn … read more

Micarta is an industrial laminate, originally used in electrical and decorative applications, produced by applying heat and pressure to layers of fibrous materials -- such as linen, burlap, canvas or … read more

G-10, sometimes called Garolite, is an industrial laminate similar to Micarta, produced by applying heat and pressure to layers of fiberglass which are impregnated with epoxy or other resin. … read more