Steve Efren
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Articles by this Author
Honing a Knife Blade
- By Steve Efren
- Published 03/17/2010
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For those who are new to the world of knife sharpening, often the most challenging part is knowing when to stop How do you know when the knife is sharp enough
The Macuahuitl - An Aztec Obsidian Sword
- By Steve Efren
- Published 03/14/2010
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The Macuahuitl is an ancient Aztec weapon shaped like a sword The Macuahuitl is made of wood, and its sides are embedded with blades made from obsidian, a volcanic glass stone frequently used by the Aztecs and other pre-Columbian cultures in the making of tools
An Introduction to Knife Terminology
- By Steve Efren
- Published 03/10/2010
- Home Management
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If you’re looking to buy a knife, it can be confusing if you don’t know what all of the knife terms mean First, you’ll want to decide what kind of knife you want
How Sharpening Steels Work
- By Steve Efren
- Published 03/8/2010
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A sharpening steel, also called a honing steel, is a rod of steel measuring up to a foot long Usually used to sharpen knives and scissors
Choosing Cutting Boards to Keep Your Knives Sharper Longer
- By Steve Efren
- Published 03/8/2010
- Home Management
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Regardless of the type of knife set you have chosen for your kitchen, you will need at least one cutting board Many cooks have one board for cutting meat, and another for cutting vegetables
Choosing Knife Blade Materials
- By Steve Efren
- Published 03/4/2010
- Home Management
- Unrated
When shopping for new knives, especially kitchen knives, you may be astounded at the wide variety of different knife materials from which you can choose These high-tech advancements are usually designed to offer a longer life for the knife, meaning less sharpening for you
How Ceramic Sharpeners Work
- By Steve Efren
- Published 03/3/2010
- Home Management
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A ceramic sharpener, like other knife sharpeners, work by removing a very thin layer of metal from the blade of your knife Ceramic sharpeners are made from dense ceramic material instead of stone
How to Use a Sharpening Stone
- By Steve Efren
- Published 02/12/2010
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A sharpening stone is the easiest way to return your knives and other cutlery to a useful state once they begin to dull Not only knives but also scissors, razors, chisels, and plane blades can be sharpened with a stone
How to Choose a Knife Sharpener
- By Steve Efren
- Published 02/11/2010
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Knife sharpeners are very important if you want to keep your knives in top condition There is a wide range of sharpeners available, including small hand-held blocks to large electric sharpeners
Caring For Knives
- By Steve Efren
- Published 02/10/2010
- Home Management
- Unrated
Caring for your knives goes beyond an occasional sharpening In fact, there are many steps you can take to keep them in good condition, although the knives will eventually become dull through use and require sharpening