Etch knife with home remedies or acids
Etching the blade on a knife can serve several functions. Etching can add a generally protective patina to the blade. The second widespread motivation is the visual refurbishment, which ranges from ...
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Sharpening steel or whetstone – Which is better?
Dull knives that only fray vegetables spoil all the fun of cooking. To sharpen knives, there are different methods. Which is better, sharpening steel or whetstone, and what other alternatives there ...
Maintain knives through proper use
The bulk of properly caring for a knife is storing it appropriately. If knives are to remain sharp, they must be stored individually. Dryness and freedom from dust go without saying. Polishing and ...
Oil knives with the right lubricant
In the case of knives with free-standing blades, oiling is necessary only when rust is present. The mechanics of folding knives and pocket knives should be oiled regularly to ensure proper ...
Repair pocket knife by cleaning
When a pocket knife malfunctions, in the majority of cases it is the result of dirt. More rarely is actual damage such as breakage of a tool or jammed folding. In most cases, a more or less thorough ...
Sharpening knives with the grinding machine
You can sharpen knives in different ways. If you regularly have to sharpen many knives, you are very well advised to use an appropriate grinding machine. How to use a grinding machine optimally for ...
Basics to build a folding knife yourself
Anyone with a forged blade can use dexterity to construct an inner bearing, handle scales and a folding axle. The biggest mechanical challenge is the locking function of the unfolded blade. ...
Common costs for sharpening knives
The cost of sharpening knives is lower than many consumers think. Since professional sharpening is only necessary every few years if the knives are handled and stored properly and gently, it is ...
The grit size determines the grinding success of the whetstone
The higher the grit of a honing stone, the sharper it grinds. The increase in grit value describes a larger number of increasingly smaller abrasive particles. Coarse grits start at 240 and the ...
Oil pocket knives functional and appetizing
A well-oiled pocket knife is easy to use and protected from corrosion. It is important not to use any re-greasing oil and to avoid all types of grease that can become rancid. Although, in principle, ...
Eight rules help to safely carve with a pocket knife
Even though it seems to have gone a bit out of fashion, carving with a pocket knife always remains an interesting, entertaining and practical option. Apart from the pure fun and entertainment ...
Leave knife on after forging
The steel of a knife blade is heated during forging, which gives it its hardness. Quenching in an oil bath produces the hardened blade steel, but it is not yet usable as it is. The high brittleness ...