Knives are one of the oldest and most essential tools for survival. In the wilderness they are used for many tasks, from batoning to creating feather sticks to skinning an animal. It takes a user years and years to learn what survival knife they like best, and why, and how to use it to its utmost in every task. Along with this learning curve, a knife user also must learn to … [Read more...]

Pocket knives are used so often in our day-to-day lives that, out of all the different blades we have and use, they require the most consistent maintenance. Below, please take a look at a variety of pocket knife sharpeners, many of which we will discuss today, and see how they compare to one another based on price, features and more: $ = $1 – $30 | $$ = $31 – $60 | $$$ = … [Read more...]

Searching for a good, affordable manual sharpener for your knife collection can be time consuming, which is why we decided to review the Zwilling J.A. Henckels knife sharpener.  Attempting to find out if this sharper is worth the money, we break down its features and specs, talk about its efficiency when used, and even compare it to a few other sharpeners in its class.Before we … [Read more...]

If you’re finding that it’s hard to get a good feel for what the top knife sharpeners are, and why they’re so coveted, you’re not alone.  In this short article, we’re going to review the Presto 08810 electric knife sharper, which is an upgrade from the popular Presto 08800. We’ll go over the pros and cons of both sharpeners, explain features, and present you with detailed … [Read more...]

The Chef's Choice 15 Trizor XV knife sharpener features a 3-stage knife sharpening system with a pretty unique twist.  What is it, exactly?  Well, it automatically converts any angle blade to an ultra-sharp 15 degree angle blade.  It does this while maintaining a decent longevity of the blade by imposing a 3-step bevel, first to approximately 25 degrees, then 22 degrees and … [Read more...]