The Blackstone’s Guide to Dutch Ovens
Learn how to use, clean, and care for an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. A complete guide to Le Creuset, Staub, and Made In cookware from Blackstone’s.
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Sharpen Your Skills: Five Daily Knife Care Tips
Check out these 5 ways to appreciate the artistry that goes into crafting, using, and maintaining kitchen knives.
Knives are some of the oldest tools known to mankind, dating all the way back to Prehistoric Times. The earliest knives were made of flint and used mostly for protection and utility. Flash forward about 2.5 million years or so, and we still use knives for similar reasons, but present-day knives are way more than a crude tool for survival.
Today, knives are made using complex steel formulas, are crafted using ancient techniques, and hold deep cultural significance. In fact, knives have become such a staple in our society that we’ve come up with a whole day to celebrate them. Recognized annually on August 24th, National Knife Day gives knife enthusiasts an opportunity to celebrate knives of all shapes and sizes, from kitchen knives to survival and tactical knives.
As the largest walk-in kitchen knife retailer and sharpener in New England, we celebrate kitchen knives every day as we curate our specialized inventory, educate customers, and help people find their perfect kitchen companion. Learn from the experts about 5 ways you can celebrate National Kitchen Knife Day, everyday.