The Official Blog of House of Knives
If you’re not familiar with Nite Ize Gear Ties, allow me to improve your life. Gear Ties are “extreme” twist ties that have been coated with rubber, and contain a thick, yet strong, flexible wire inside. They come in multiple different sizes ranging from 3 inches to […]
Honing a serrated knife on a steel is completely possible! But it’s a little different from honing a regular, plain-edged knife. HOK President Andre Eng shows you how to do it in the short video above. Featured Products: WÜSTHOF Grand Prix II 8″ Bread Knife […]
With September coming up, many new grads are moving out, whether to their new schools or simply to start an independent life. It’s such an exciting time! You have a new space to truly make your own, especially the kitchen. But it can also be […]
Did you know that your metal honing steel is magnetic? When you hone your knives, you’re actually taking off minuscule metal shavings from the edge of your knife. These shavings stick to your honing steel and gum it up, preventing it from honing properly. To […]
We live in an age where we can simply pop out to the liquor store or bar to get a drink and where prohibition is certainly not an issue. It seems that wearing a flask has become a thing of the past. Most people nowadays wonder why […]
If you’ve used dull knives all your life, nothing quite compares to the satisfaction and ease of using a truly sharp knife. But how can you tell if your knife is sharp enough? HOK President Andre Eng shows you a quick tip that will tell […]
