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Zen and the Art of Knife Sharpening: The Science of Patience

The act of knife sharpening, in its purest form, is often misunderstood. Most people imag…

The End-Grain Revelation: The Silent Killers of Sharpness

We talk a lot about sharpening—the steel, the stones, the angle—but we rarely discuss the pl…

The Grand Compromise: A History of the Serrated Knife

The smooth-bladed knife is a direct descendant of the samurai sword and the Roman short sword: a…

The Sink Sojourn: Why Your Wooden Handle Is Fading to Beige

There is a serene beauty to a knife with a well-maintained wooden handle. It’s warm, it’s …

Our Love Affair with the Butter Knife: Why We Abuse the Tools We Love

Humans are, fundamentally, creatures of convenience and spectacular short-sighte…

There is a moment in every kitchen, from the sprawling open-plan spaces of Umhlanga and Durban North to the cozy flats of the Berea, where we face a …

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We don't believe in having two standards of service. Whether you're a busy home cook conquering weeknight dinner or …