OC Knife BLOG

The Proper Way To Hold Your Knife: Dos and Don’ts

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Nov 16, 2021 | Knife Sharpening

When cooking in your kitchen, a sharp knife will make your prep work easier. But if you are holding your knife incorrectly, you’ll run into trouble. To keep your hands in one piece and avoid injury, be sure to keep these dos and don’ts in mind. How To Properly Hold...

To Sharpen or Not to Sharpen? That is the question.

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Oct 21, 2021 | Knife Sharpening

In today's world, there is a great push to replace something when it is old and/or broken. The vacuum doesn’t work? Just get a new one! The sole of your shoe comes apart? No worries, one quick trip to the store and you can get a new pair. Most of the time these...

3 Signs Your Kitchen Knives Need Sharpening!

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Sep 21, 2021 | Knife Sharpening

Not only does cutting with dull knives make prepping your meals harder, it can also be seriously dangerous. While there’s no definitive timeframe that dictates how frequently you need to have your knives sharpened (it really depends on how often you use them and what...

Sharpen Your Skills in the Kitchen

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Aug 18, 2021 | Knife Sharpening, Mobile Knife Sharpening

Are you a restaurant owner? Do you cook for the family at home? A sharp knife is part of every chef's essentials when preparing meals. When your knives start to go blunt, it slows your meal prep and opens you up to mistakes that can cause a severe injury. Keeping your...

The Different Types of Cuts in Cooking You Should Know

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Jul 20, 2021 | Knife Sharpening

Whether you’re an aspiring chef who is looking to develop the skills that are needed for the trade or if you just want to take your dicing and slicing skills in your own kitchen up a level, here are three of the most common types of cuts in cooking you should master....

We Are Orange County’s Mobile Knife Sharpening Service

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Jun 29, 2021 | Japanese Technique Knife Sharpening, Knife Sharpening, Mobile Knife Sharpening, Professional Knife Sharpening

A sharp knife is the most important tool in your kitchen. That is why professional chefs, and line cooks, use our knife sharpening services. Try to cut a tomato with a blunt knife, or slice a brisket, and you’ll find it leaves a big mess that ruins your food prep. If...

Finding Mobile Knife Sharpening in Irvine and Reasons You Need to Keep Your Knives Sharp

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Jun 3, 2021 | Mobile Knife Sharpening

Whether you work at a restaurant, hotel or simply enjoy cooking at home, you know that using a sharp knife in the kitchen is essential for ideal performance. With mobile knife sharpening near me, you can also sharpen scissors, nippers, garden tools and food processor...

Cheap Knives vs. Expensive Knives

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | May 20, 2021 | Knife Sharpening, Professional Knife Sharpening

If you have ever attended the county fair, you may have sat through the kitchen knife demonstration. More likely than not, the chef told you that cheap knives end up costing more than expensive knives in the long run. Cheaper knives can be less convenient and often...

4 Things to Do After Investing in Knife Sharpening in Huntington Beach

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Apr 23, 2021 | Sharpening Services

When it comes to knife sharpening, every cook should keep his or her blades maintained. A mobile sharpening service can provide you with an easy way to sharpen your knives, scissors, nippers, garden tools and food processor blades. If it's dull, you can fix it. If...

3 Knife Myths: Why Look into Knife Sharpening in Irvine

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Apr 23, 2021 | Sharpening Services

Have you given a lot of thought to your business's kitchen knives? Have you thought about knife sharpening? Most cooks know that a good knife is hard to beat. When you have a sharp knife, it makes cooking a lot easier. While untrue, there are myths about kitchen...