For most people a Standard Chefs Knife is an 8" chef with a German curve, but what about all of the other dimensions and options? What steel is used? What is a standard height or width? What about the fit and feel of the handle? There are many options available, so a better question may be what is the best fit for me? For Ken Avery Knives we …
Bull Moose Hunter
Ken Avery Knives "Bull Moose" Hunting Knife. Available In A Variety Of Steel And Handle Choices. Steels Choices Include CPM 154, CPM S35VN, 440C, CPM M4, W2, And Carbon Damascus. Handles Are Available In Micarta, Most Woods, And Carbon Fiber. The Blade Is 3.5" Long And 3/16" Thick. The Handle Is Available In A Short Or Standard Length. This Is One …
Testing Our Basic Series Knives
AEB-L Testing For Handmade Kitchen Knives In a previous article I discussed adding AEB-L Stainless Steel to the product line to give out clients a cost effective solution for home chefs and students. I had heard a lot of positive talk about AEB-L from other knife makers and my steel supplier, but before I made a full commitment I needed to …
Stainless Vs Carbon Steel Kitchen Knives
One of the most frequent questions asked about kitchen or chefs knives is "which is better, Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel?" There is a lot of information out there that says that a carbon steel knife will be sharper and hold its edge longer than a stainless steel knife. In the 1950's that may have been a fairly accurate statement. Cut to …
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Chefs Knives For Women
When looking on-line for your perfect chefs knife it will become very obvious that chefs knives are pretty much a "one size fits all" affair. Each manufacturer of Chefs Knives offer blades in one or two lengths, one steel type, one handle size, and one thickness. Many times you are forced to compromise to get a knife even close to what you are …
Japanese Kitchen Knives – Are They Really Better?
There is a lot of talk about Japanese Kitchen Knives and Japanese steel out there lately. Many are claiming that kitchen knives made with Japanese steel are far superior to anything produced in the USA. Let me clear up a few myths. The Japanese steel that everyone is raving about is called Tamahagane steel, commonly used to make Japanese swords. …
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