To understand how the knife industry will be affected, you must understand how import tariffs work. In this case, when steel or aluminum is imported from other countries into the USA, a non-negotiable ...

For folks who prefer the lightweight ease of Japanese-style knives, Miyabi’s 8-inch, full-tang, fine carbide stainless steel chef knife delivers, holding its impeccably sharp edge after multiple ...

At less than $30, it was also super wallet friendly, an achievement reached with entry-level materials, including 15Cr knife steel. Even accounting for inflation, its successor is pricier, but for ...

While it isn’t necessary to spend a fortune, this isn’t the time to use the cheap, no-name knife with unknown blade steel and a questionable locking mechanism. Consider buying a self defense knife at ...

It’s a juggling act that seems to defy the laws of physics: Just enough of a piercing tip for precise caping cuts on a big game animal, but just enough belly to serve as a skinning blade.

Every kitchen needs a proper knife. Investing in a high-quality chef's knife improves your overall experience and cuts prep time in half, which is a must if you enjoy cooking. A proper chef's ...

The most common way to hone a knife is with a honing steel. These inexpensive tools, starting at around $10, are essentially steel rods with a handle. The surface of the rod is coarse ...

Most notably, though, the knives are stamped (cut from one large sheet of steel) instead of forged (made from a single bar of steel that is heated and then pounded into shape either by hand or ...

The Ivie is the 2025 addition to TOPS Employee Design Challenge series. This annual competition gives any TOPS employee the ...

Their materials offer superior sharpness, wear resistance, and durability—qualities that are essential for high-performance knives. Sustainability is also a defining feature of Swedish steel. The ...