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Chef Amber Shea

Hot Kitchens, Hot Knives: Chef Amber Shea Crawley

February 5, 2013 / Tim / 0 Comments

This is the second installment of The Cutting Edge’s new article series: Hot Kitchens, Hot Knives! Cooks and foodies almost love geeking out about their knives as much as they love food (and at times, even moreso!), so we’ll be sitting down with chefs, kitchen crews, and bloggers all across the world to ask them about their knife collections and the culinary workhorses that they know and love. Check out this series every Tuesday if you want to find out what kind of heat the guys and gals in the kitchen are packing in their knife rolls.

Chef Amber Shea Crawley

Thanks to a mix of know-how, persistence, and pure moxie, 27-year old Chef Amber Shea Crawley has fought her way to the top of the food blog charts to bring her raw-ish and vegan food expertise to the adoring masses. Her blog, Chef Amber Shea, features consistently awesome content and recipes that befuddle as well as impress. And her cookbooks, Practically Raw and its dessert offshoot, are chock-full of recipes that the everyman can enjoy. Check them out if you’re sick of Cheetos. And no, cold pizza does not count as a raw food.

Here’s what she has to say about her knife collection, after the jump.

Case Announces New Collaborative Knife Collection with Carhartt

January 30, 2013 / Tim / 0 Comments

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It took 124 years, but a collaborative effort between Carhartt and Case was finally announced at this year’s SHOT Show. The two companies, both founded way back in 1889, will launch a new collection of knives aptly called the Carhartt Knives by Case Collection.

In case you didn’t know, Carhartt is a U.S.-based clothing company that’s known for its rugged work clothing, which makes the collaboration with Case perfect.

The new collection will feature 22 different models with a made-in-the-USA stamp and will be available within the next few months.

Here’s a more detailed description of the types of knives in the collection from Tactical Fanboy:

Made up of 22 individual models, the knives are divided into three separate categories: the G-10 knives which features 7 knives with an ultra-tough handle material with an earthy color and rugged texture inspired by Carhartt’s signature Duck Canvas, the Molasses Bone family with 9 knives that feature a dark brown and bone-colored handle, and the 6 knives in the Rough Black-over-Cream family which are manufactured using a high-quality, durable resin.

These knives are targeted at blue-collar workers who need durable knives for EDC. Case took about three years analyzing Carhartt before realizing just how closely aligned these two companies were, according to an article in Outdoor Hub. New products will be added to the line in the future.

The crew at Pizza Delicious in New Orleans, LA

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Hot Kitchens, Hot Knives: Pizza Delicious

January 29, 2013 / Tim / 0 Comments

This is the first installment of The Cutting Edge’s new article series: Hot Kitchens, Hot Knives! Cooks and foodies almost love geeking out about their knives as much as they love food (and at times, even moreso!), so we’ll be sitting down with chefs, kitchen crews, and bloggers all across the world to ask them about their knife collections and the culinary workhorses that they know and love. Check out this series every Tuesday if you want to find out what kind of heat the guys and gals in the kitchen are packing in their knife rolls.

(Left to right: Matt Bossie, Greg Augarten, and Kelly Pickett)

Though they’re 1,305 miles away from the Big Apple, the crew at Pizza Delicious in New Orleans, LA slings the most faithfully New York-style pizzas this side of the Mason-Dixon. The crew at Pizza D is the new hotness in the New Orleans food scene, and legions of ex-New Yorkers and Confederate deserters have embraced their super sexy pies, homemade pasta, and garlic knots. You can read about their favorite knives below the jump.

Zero Tolerance Unveils New Knives at SHOT Show

January 22, 2013 / Tim / 3 Comments

As stated last week, there’s a lot to look forward to in the world of knives. Manufacturers are posting the products for 2013 on their websites and showing off new prototypes at the famous SHOT Show. Now it’s time to parse through the information and give you a rundown of some knives you should look forward to.

If you’re a fan of knives, one thing you should have on your radar is the new Zero Tolerance knives showcased at this year’s SHOT Show. You can get a much better preview from Stuart at Tool Guyd, but here’s a quick look at the ZT models.

ZT 0566 (Rick Hinderer Design)

Backside of the o566. Image taken from BladeForums.com

Backside of the 0566. Image taken from BladeForums.com

Rick Hinderer is a tactical design hero around these parts, so we were really looking forward to this knife. The 0566 doesn’t disappoint. It features a 3.25-inch blade made from Stonewashed Elmax. One side of the handle is textured G10 while the other side is made from stainless steel. It’s an assisted-opening flipper with a stainless steel frame lock, which makes the knife a bit more affordable. The MSRP is set at $180.

ZT 0770

Image taken from BladeForums.com

This is another similarly sized flipper made from Elmax. What jumps out is the apparent plainness in the aluminum handle, but it retains the workhorse attitude expected from Zero Tolerance. The ZT 0770 is basically the simplified and efficient version of the award-winning (but very expensive) 0777. The MSRP is $180.

ZT 0801 (Todd Rexford Design)

Image taken from BladeForums.com

Finally, we have yet another stonewashed Elmax steel blade on the ZT 0801, which is designed by knife-maker Todd Rexford. The blade is 3.5 inches and the knife is 4.7 inches when closed. The MSRP on this model is a bit higher at $240.

New CRKT Knives for 2013

January 18, 2013 / Tim / 2 Comments

It’s the beginning of the year and a ton of new knives are coming out, including some great sneak peeks at the 2013 SHOT Show. We’ll be bringing you the latest knife models featured at the SHOT Show, but in this post we’re going to look at the best new knives from CRKT.

On Wednesday, CRKT announced on its Facebook page that the new product specs are up on their site and you can check out the whole 2013 product lineup on the “What’s New” page.

Here are some of the highlights from the new CRKT products.

Otanashi noh Ken – Designed by James Williams

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Probably one of the most anticipated knives of the lineup, the Otanashi noh Ken is a badass tactical folder designed by martial artist James Williams.

Kangee T-Hawk – Designed by Ryan Johnson

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Another piece of tactical gear we have to look forward to is the T-Hawk, which comes in two different models: Kangee and Chogan. The ‘hawk has an overall length of 13.75 inches and a glass-filled nylon handle.

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Weird Knives: Alps-Serrated Bread Knifves

January 15, 2013 / Tim / 0 Comments

There are many unique knives that resemble things, including the cleverly designed watermelon knife and the always frightening shark knife. But this design from these smart knife makers is utterly brilliant.

Someone had the great idea of recreating mountain ranges from the serrations of a bread knife. Right now there are only three knives replicating the range of the Swiss Alps, but it seems like there is a desire to do the same for ranges around the world. I would love a nice bread knife with parts of the Sierra Nevada range or the Rocky Mountains.

As I’m not too familiar with the Swiss Alps, though I did hike along the Alps near Mürren a few years ago, I’m curious how geographically accurate these knives are. If they are correct, it only makes this idea and execution even better.

"Knife Guys" Will Ferrell and Ryan Gosling on Jimmy Kimmel Live

January 11, 2013 / Tim / 0 Comments

Will Ferrell is a perennial funnyman who can seem to do no wrong (well…except for the awful “Land of the Lost” movie). Earlier this week, he took his talents to “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to poke some fun at knife lovers.

Normally I would take offense or just ignore this over-the-top portrayal of knife salesmen, but Will Ferrell and fellow actor Ryan Gosling seem to really take it to the next level with accuracy. Take a look at the hilarity in the clip below. The good stuff really starts at about the 48-second mark if you’re the impatient kind.

Four Best-Selling Gerber Knives

January 6, 2013 / Tim / 4 Comments

Gerber Gear has a long and storied history that spans back to the late 1930s when Joseph R. Gerber sold handmade cutlery. Gerber has grown into a prolific company that’s made its name with durable and innovative knives.

In this post, we’re going to take a look at some of the top selling Gerber knives.

Gerber LMF II

The LMF II is arguably one of the best survival knives out there. Any list that documents the top 5 survival knives is simply inaccurate without the inclusion of the LMF II, so there’s no wonder why it’s one of Gerber’s top sellers.

Gerber EVO

With its titanium nitride coated blade and sturdy framelock, the Gerber EVO is a functional and beautifully designed tool.

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Serrated Blade Sharpening Guide

January 1, 2013 / Tim / 5 Comments

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We’ve talked a lot on this blog about sharpening straight-edged knives, but we haven’t focused much on serrated blades. While we always encourage those with serrated knives to get them sharpened professionally or by the manufacturer, it is possible to sharpen one yourself. You just have to know what you’re doing.

For a straight-edged blade, you would take a sharpening stone and simply run the knife across it, but doing that with a serrated knife will only grind off the serrations. This might give the blade a specious and temporary feeling of sharpness, but it’s very bad for the blade and you should avoid it at all cost.

Instead, you will need a sharpening rod—either made from steel or ceramic. The size you get is really important, but it also depends on the size of the serrations. If you’re using a large cooking knife with wide serrations, opt for something like the DMT Ceramic Steel. For most pocket knives with small serrations, go for the DMT Diafold Serrated Sharpener. This works with made types of small serrations because the rod tapers down at the end, so it fits various sizes.

Two Knives to Look Forward to in 2013

December 23, 2012 / Tim / 1 Comment

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Despite all the grand fears and grumblings about the end of the world, it’s two days after the prophetic end of the Mayan calendar and we are all still here.

Whether you were hoping for the apocalypse or looking for things to follow the status quo, we still have a lot to look forward to.

In the short-term, the start of the new year in a few weeks means the arrival of a whole host of brand new knives. One new knife you can set your sights on is the CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken.

The first I heard of this knife was in a review over at The Edge Observer. Available after the 2013 SHOT Show, the Otanashi Noh Ken is a thin, combat folder designed by James Williams. The name of the knife translates to silent sword because it takes cues from Japanese-styled swords. I’m not putting it as eloquently as The Edge Observer, but it looks like a truly badass knife. You can see the video review embedded below.