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Best Kitchen Knives

Posted by Logan Rainey on November 27, 2020December 20, 2022, in Best of, Use

With the holidays right at our doorstep, we’re all going to spend a lot of time in the kitchen either cooking or stealing a bite of whatever is being thoughtfully prepared. No kitchen is complete without a great knife or two and boy do we have just the stuff to help your holidays go off without a hitch. Whether you’re carving up roast beast or putting together a veggie tray you’re going to need a knife to do it. Here’s our list of the Best Kitchen Knives of 2020. Let’s get to it!... Read More

Favorite Knives of 2020

Posted by Logan Rainey on November 24, 2020November 18, 2022, in Best of

At the time of this article, I’m well into my second year working at Blade HQ and have had the privilege of handling and using many incredible knives. I started working at BHQ with limited knowledge of the knife industry, popular knives and what makes one knife better than another. Now, however, I know the... Read More

Best Custom Knife Makers

Posted by BladeHQ on November 20, 2020November 10, 2022, in Best of, Use

Tags: Custom Knives

There are knives, and then there are KNIVES! Many of us have seen knives that make our jaw drop. These knives are clad in rare materials, covered in beautiful engraving or just plain outrageous.... Read More

Knife Buyer’s Guide Infographic

Posted by BladeHQ on November 18, 2020November 18, 2022, in Knife Anatomy, Learn

Anatomy of the Different Types of Knives We got together and decided that we wanted to make a comprehensive knife infographic. Rather than making you search for separate and specific infographics one at a time, we’re putting them all in the same place for your convenience. While we will introduce them one at a time,... Read More

Knife Glossary

Posted by BladeHQ on November 18, 2020November 18, 2022, in Knife Knowledge, Learn

# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # 10XX (Steel) – 1095 is the most common 10XX steel used for knife blades. 1045 steel has less carbon (.45%), where 1095 has more (.95%), inversely 1095... Read More

Best Benchmade Automatic Knives

Posted by Logan Rainey on September 10, 2020December 15, 2022, in Best of, Brand

For years, Benchmade has set the standards for knife quality, design and construction. Their knives are battle tested, built to last and ready for a lifetime of service... Read More

Best CRKT Knives

Posted by Logan Rainey on September 8, 2020December 15, 2022, in Best of, Brand

Since 1997, CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool… NOT cricket) has been making some of the most innovative and affordable knives on the market. CRKT is known for collaborating with many of knife industry’s iconic designers like Ken Onion, Lucas Burnley and Jesper Voxnaes. If you’re after great looking, well-made and inexpensive knives, CRKT has... Read More

Best Pocket Knives

Posted by BladeHQ on September 2, 2020December 20, 2022, in Best of, Type

If you’re reading this, chances are you would agree that a pocketknife is a mandatory part of any everyday carry setup. They come in handy when you least expect them to and offer a great amount of utility over other types of blades thanks to their small size and ease of carry. If you’re in the market for your first solid pocketknife or looking to add another great option to your rotation, this list features a selection of the Best Pocket Knives at Blade HQ. Read on to see what we’ve included!... Read More

Best Benchmade Folding Knives

Posted by BladeHQ on August 31, 2020November 10, 2022, in Best of, Brand

Tags: Benchmade

Benchmade folding knives come in all shapes and sizes, and feature some of the best construction and performance money can buy. In this “Best Of” we look at some of the Best Benchmade Folding Knives and what they have to offer. Read on to learn more!... Read More

How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife

Posted by Logan Rainey on August 27, 2020November 30, 2022, in Knife Maintenance

They say a knife is only as good as it is sharp, and a chef is only as good as its knife. Keeping your kitchen knives well maintained and properly sharpened is, to some, more important than how you use them. If you’re anything like us, your kitchen knives take far more use and abuse... Read More

Victorinox Classic SD Review

Posted by Logan Rainey on August 20, 2020December 20, 2022, in Model, Reviews

One of the fun things about working at Blade HQ is the opportunity to handle and use many different knives from many different makers. This review is a bit different because I have been carrying and using the Victorinox Classic SD for much longer than I have worked at BHQ. It’s an incredible little tool and at times has been more useful than my regular pocket knife. The combination of Victorinox’s long history of making quality pocket tools, the classic styling and its general usefulness makes the Classic SD one of my long-time favorite knives and I will always recommend it as an affordable backup blade. Read on to learn more about the Victorinox Classic SD and what makes this Swiss Army Knife such a great tool!... Read More

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