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The Different Types of Cuts in Cooking You Should Know

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Sep 20, 2022 | 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....

Cheap Knives vs. Expensive Knives

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Aug 15, 2022 | Knife Sharpening, Professional Knife Sharpening

Is there really a difference between cheap knives and expensive knives? 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...

Finding Mobile Knife Sharpening Near Me and Other Tips to Keep Your Knives Sharp

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Jul 12, 2022 | Mobile Knife Sharpening, Professional Knife Sharpening

Whether you’re a chef or a food enthusiast, you know how important having a sharp knife is. Sharp knives prevent you from cutting yourself and allow you to chop vegetables and slice meat with ease. Follow these tips to keep your knives sharp. Do Not Soak Your Knives...

Top Reasons Why You Need to Call a Mobile Sharpening Service

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Jul 1, 2022 | Mobile Knife Sharpening

Kitchen knives are one of the most useful and necessary items that can be used in the kitchen or when cooking anywhere in general. However, over time, knife blades can get dull, which can lead to poor functionality and performance of the knives. Also, a dull knife can...

Which Is Better: Plain Knives or Serrated Knives?

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Jan 18, 2022 | Knife Sharpening

When looking for a new knife, one of the most common questions we get is whether plain or serrated blades are better. The physical distinctions are evident, but the answer to which is better is far more difficult; it depends on what you intend to use the blade for and...

Dangers and Issues That Can Arise from Using a Dull Blade

by O.C. Knife Sharpening | Dec 27, 2021 | Sharpening Services

A dull blade can mean more than just having more trouble cutting into the hard shell of a watermelon or finely cutting a steak for your next date night, it affects the likelihood of an accident in the user’s future severely. Although it may seem more dangerous to use...

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. ...