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Preface I recommend checking out the diagram I used in this page about the parts of a knife. before reading through this. One of the most important, if not the most important, aspects of using a knife in the kitchen is the way you hold your knife, also known ...

Sections of a knife Knives can be viewed as two peices - a handle and a blade. You hold the handle; you cut with the blade. The Handle Handle: The part of the knife that you hold. It is usually composed of a bolster, tang, scales, butt, and rivets, but not...

Sharpening Sharpening is done by removing material on a knife to create a sharp edge. I wouldn't recommend sharpening your own blades unless you have a desire to do it yourself and the correct equipment to do so. Improperly sharpening your knives will almost a...

Knife Handling Using the knife you've chosen correctly is important for keeping the knife in good condition. I wouldn't recommend using a paring knife to bone a chicken, and I wouldn't recommend a cleaver to filet a fish. Using the knives improperly can lead ...