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In 1885, Norton Abrasives was founded in Worchester, Massachusetts. It made history by creating the first grinding wheels that were mass-produced. From those humble beginnings, it went on to become the largest global supplier of commercial, automotive refurnishing, and residential abrasives. In 1990, Norton Abrasives became a brand under Saint-Gobain Abrasives, a renowned abrasive company …

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Ceramic knives have become increasingly popular in recent years. They are durable, lightweight, and extremely sharp. And while they tend to hold their edge longer than steel knives, once they become dull, these products require a special sharpener to return them to a razor sharp edge. The Kyocera ceramic knife sharpener is one of very …

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EdgeCraft Co. made the Chef’s Choice brand in 1985. This Pennsylvanian company has been using advanced technology to create some of the best electric appliances on the market. When it comes to its most beloved appliances, its electric knife sharpener reigns supreme. One of the best electric knife sharpeners is the Chef’s Choice Edge Select …

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Our Buyer’s Guide for the Spyderco Tri-Angle sharpening system: It comes with 2 sets of high alumina ceramic stones. The brown (medium grit) stones are for more aggressive sharpening and very minor edge repairs. These stones aren’t abrasive enough to effect major repairs to a damaged blade. But Spyderco does offer additional stones that can …

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A great many of our reviews focus on electric or manual type guided sharpeners. The reason for this is simple. Most folks don’t want to bother with learning how to use a manual sharpening system. But there are true knife enthusiasts out there that prefer the hands on approach and accuracy that only a sharpening stone …

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For those whose passion is knives, a higher quality knife sharpening system is a necessity. They know that it’s about creating a sharp and durable edge that will extend the life of the blade.And the Wicked Edge Pro Packs meet the needs of the most demanding knife specialists. These kits include everything you need to …

Wicked Edge Pro I and II Knife Sharpening Systems Reviewed Read More »

The monetary policies of the U.S. government and central banks around the world don’t inspire a great deal of confidence. In just the last 16 years we’ve seen two spectacular stock market crashes that can be attributed to the actions of the Federal Reserve and their manipulation of interest rates. Unfortunately it’s starting to feel …

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Knives have been part and parcel of man’s life since time immemorial. It is difficult to imagine a kitchen without a knife. While food processors and the like have been introduced to make chopping easier, the knife has never been able to be replaced. Knives are used as a survival tool for making food or providing …

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The next of our series of reviews of sharpening stones is the DMT DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone. Diamond Machining Technology, better known as DMT, was founded in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 1976. It started with center punch-outs of diamond grinding wheels. Working together with L.L. Bean’s purchasing agent, a refined diamond sharpener was created. With that …

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As many of the sharpeners we review are ideal for kitchen knives, we haven’t covered too many tool sharpeners in our posts.  But keeping a sharp edge on your tools is just as important as maintaining the edge on your knives.  To that end, we’re reviewing the Work Sharp WS3000.  Considered by some to be the …

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