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Swamp Rat Ratmandu RMD Camping & Survival Knife | Custom Drop Point Fixed Blade, Full Tang

Still available from Swamp Rat Knife Works in 2011, the Ratmandu knife comes in a variety of handle colors but always uses the...

JT Hats
Apr 19, 2011 1 min read

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Best Santoku Knife: Kershaw Shun Classic | Hollow Ground or Plain Edge

We named Shun Classic Knives our best $500 kitchen knives a while back, and for good reason. Shun took kitchen cutlery...

Ken
Aug 13, 2008 46 sec read

Victorinox SwissTool Spirit Multitool | Stainless Steel Pocket Knife

I guess Victorinox finally took the hint from Leatherman and started making folding tools that were more accessible and modern looking....

Ken
Aug 12, 2008 31 sec read

Leatherman Hybrid Gardening Scissors | Multitool Pruner | Garden Shears

Leatherman makes gardening tools? Who knew? Makes a lot of sense though. When you’re out in the garden pruning, it sure...

Ken
Aug 12, 2008 31 sec read

Cuisinart Prestige Knives | 19-Piece Knife Block Set

No doubt these are popular knives. Cuisinart is a household name and they’ve done the trendy thing by creating light, stainless...

Ken
Aug 11, 2008 46 sec read

J.A. Henckels Twinsharp Duo Knife Sharpener

Throw a stick in a department store and you’re bound to hit at least two different knife sharpening devices. Between electric...

Ken
Aug 11, 2008 58 sec read

Ken Onion Blackout Knife | Kershaw Serrated Edge Black Out Folder with SpeedSafe

Ken Onion has created some great knives for Kershaw. Witness the Kershaw Leek, the Blur and the Shun Ken Onion Chef’s...

Ken
Aug 8, 2008 27 sec read

Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife Review | Lockback Folding Knife with Leather Sheath

Talk to people about their Buck 110 knives and they get all misty-eyed. While not quite as much of an icon...

Ken
Aug 8, 2008 33 sec read

Emerilware 8 Piece Knife Set | Wusthof Knives w/ Block

A set of knives from Emeril? Bam! Okay, now that we’ve gotten the obligatory catchphrase quote out of the way, let’s...

Ken
Aug 7, 2008 47 sec read

Spyderco Tri Angle Sharpmaker Knife Sharpener | #204MF Triangle

You’ll encounter several different categories of sharpening devices out there, and easily hundreds of actual sharpening systems within each category. A...

Ken
Aug 7, 2008 39 sec read

Calphalon Contemporary 15-Piece Knife Block Set

Calphalon files under the radar a bit when it comes to kitchen knives. Without the name-recognition of a Wusthof or the...

Ken
Aug 5, 2008 45 sec read

R.H. Forschner by Victorinox 8-Piece Knife Block Set | Black Fibrox Handles

We gave the Forschner 3-piece Fibrox Knives our recommendation as the best $50 knife set around. But what if you’ve got...

Ken
Aug 5, 2008 31 sec read

Furi Ozitech Diamond Fingers Pro Knife Sharpener | Rachael Ray

How to sharpen a knife? Let me count the ways… Water stones, oil stones, electric sharpeners, professional re-sharpening, belt sanders and...

Ken
Aug 4, 2008 39 sec read

Presto Pro EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener | Kitchen Knife Sharpener

A lot of people really like this sharpener. Ninety percent of the customer reviewers on Amazon gave it a four star...

Ken
Aug 4, 2008 39 sec read

Chef’s Choice 120 | Best Electric Sharpener | EdgeCraft Electric M120

Thinking about buying an electric sharpener? Then you need to read this. Electric sharpeners are dangerous! And I don’t mean dangerous...

Ken
Aug 1, 2008 52 sec read

Wusthof Classic Ikon Santoku Knife | Stainless Steel Hollow Granton Edge

My, how far Wusthof has come. Once wedded to the idea of creating full-bolster, thick-bladed, somewhat-dull kitchen knives, they’ve now come...

Ken
Aug 1, 2008 46 sec read

Chef’s Choice M130 Professional Sharpening Station | Diamond Hone Electric Sharpener #130

Using an electric sharpener is an easy way to ensure you get a consistent edge without delving into the art of...

Ken
Aug 1, 2008 56 sec read

The 50 Hottest Women Sword Fighters

I admit it, I’ve got a thing for babes with blades. Something about stunning beauty coupled with impending peril really sharpens...

Ken
Jul 30, 2008 19 min read

MAC Professional Santoku Knife Review | MSK-65 | Granton Edge

Hang around OnlyKnives for a while and you’ll start to get to know MAC knives. They’re fantastic knives and they tend...

Ken
Jul 29, 2008 34 sec read

Leatherman 830040 New Wave Multi-Tool with Nylon Sheath

I have to admit — I’m not a big fan of “New Wave” music. There’s something so 80’s about it, I’d...

Ken
Jul 29, 2008 44 sec read

Leatherman Juice CS4 Pocket Multi-Tool | Glacier Blue or Storm Gray

Leatherman delivers a mid-sized multi-tool in their Juice CS4 model. Leatherman has quite a following and you’ll see endless debates about...

Ken
Jul 28, 2008 39 sec read

J.A. Henckels 13-Slot In-Drawer Knife Tray | Storage Block

Need a place to store your knives other than a knife block because you’re running out of counter space? J.A. Henckels...

Ken
Jul 28, 2008 40 sec read

R H. Forschner Santoku Knife | Victorinox 7-Inch Stainless Steel Blade | Black Fibrox Handle

These Forschner knives really are exceptional. OnlyKnives named them the Best $50 Kitchen Knife Set a while back, and Cook’s Illustrated...

Ken
Jul 25, 2008 29 sec read

KitchenAid Santoku Knife | 7 Inch Stainless Steel | Black or Red Handle

A lot of Westerners have fallen in love with the idea of the Santoku. It’s a nice idea — you’ve heard...

Ken
Jul 25, 2008 39 sec read

Victorinox Swiss Army Super Tinker Pocket Knife Review

This Super Tinker Swiss Army Knife features a squeegee, a large bucket and a small stick of TNT. Oh, no wait,...

Ken
Jul 25, 2008 28 sec read

MAC Superior Santoku Knife | #SK65 | Best Budget Santoku

If you spend much time on OnlyKnives, you’ll know that we love MAC Knives. We raved about both the Superior and...

Ken
Jul 23, 2008 43 sec read

MAC Professional Chef’s Knife | 8″ MTH-80 | Best Budget Chef’s Knife

MAC makes some incredible knives. They don’t have the prominence or the marketing budget enjoyed by more well-known brands like Shun...

Ken
Jul 23, 2008 39 sec read

KitchenAid Knife Set | Santoku, Chef’s Knife, Steak Knives, Shears | Stainless Steel 14-Piece Block Set

If you’re looking for a set of inexpensive knives, these ones from KitchenAid are a good, but not great choice. If...

Ken
Jul 22, 2008 40 sec read

Benchmade Vex Pocket Folding Knife Review

How is it that the best knife makers can make knives that have such simple lines, look somewhat nondescript, have a...

Ken
Jul 22, 2008 36 sec read

Spyderco Endura 4 Wave Knife Review

Spyderco seems to have an endless list of product models. The Endura line alone consists of dozens of variations. The Endura...

Ken
Jul 21, 2008 29 sec read

Shinwa Royal Warrior Katana Sword | Cheap High Carbon Samurai Sword

This Royal Warrior katana from Shinwa is a great entry-level sword since it’s single-edged, easy to wield, and relatively inexpensive. The...

Ken
Jul 21, 2008 34 sec read

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