Non-stainless high carbon blades aren’t for everyone, but there are many aficionados who prefer them over stainless steel. High carbon steel can provide a harder blade which can be made much sharper and hold the edge longer than stainless steel. The draw back to non-stainless is, well, that it’s not stainless and will rust if […]
Month: December 2025
Japanese style Chef’s knife with Wa handle
In today’s post I’m sharing photos of my latest creation, a 7″ Chef’s knife with a Japanese style ‘Wa’ handle. Wa handles are partial tang, meaning there is less steel inside the handle, making it lighter. This is one of the desired features of this style of knife, as it gives the whole knife a […]