W.R.Case & Sons Cutlery Company 2020 Thank You Knife
Thank you W.R.Case & Sons Cutlery Company for our 44th year of selling your knives.
C161GP Ulize – a review
Arriving in yesterday’s UPS was another surprise from Sal, the C161GP Ulize, and a note from his secretary that said, “Sal says to ‘Enjoy’!” Although I had seen the Ulize prototype at several shows prior to receiving this production sample, I did not take the time to fully appreciate the long sleek lines of this … Read More
Slicing & Carving Knives
From a Cooks Illustrated October 2015 article “Slicing/Carving Knives.” Lastly, when it came to those scalloped divots called Grantons that dot the side of many knives, we preferred blades with them. And we spoke to N. Brian Huegel, knife expert and owner of Country Knives Inc., in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, to understand why. According to Huegel, … Read More
Cutting Edge – Get your kitchen up to speed
From a Wine Spectator June 2001 article “Cutting Edge – To get your kitchen up to speed, start with a very good knife” by Sam Gugino. “Consumers are looking to buy higher-end knives first, instead of going through two or three sets of cheaper knives, then making the decision to upgrade,” says Brian Huegel of … Read More
Where To Keep Knives In Easy Reach
From a Blade Magazine April 2012 article “Where To Keep Knives In Easy Reach” by Steve Shackleford. Brian Huegel of Country Knives retail knife store in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, has a slightly different take on keeping knives in unexpected places with convenient access. There are many seat-belt cutters available for emergency purposes “which provide a marginal … Read More
Top 10 Knives of the Decade
The premise of the “Top 10 Knives of the Decade” with those knives having been introduced no earlier than the year 2000 is a difficult task. As most knives follow trends stimulated by one significant knife (Buck Model 110 Folding Hunter, Spyderco Model C01 Worker, Kershaw Model 1510 Onion Random Task, Emerson/Benchmade Model 970 CQC7, … Read More
C158TIP Techno – a review
The long awaited C158TIP Techno by Polish knifemaker Marcin Slysz has finally arrived – at least an initial production sample. (Thanks, Sal!) This Euro-modern design has a very industrial look with its stonewashed finish and blue G-10 elevated spacer. For a relatively small knife, it fills the hand well due to the thick Carpenter CTS-XHP … Read More
C101PBL2 Manix 2 Blue Translucent – A review
The latest version of the Manix 2 is another in a long list of industry firsts for Spyderco, with the use of PolyOne’s Edgetek™ FRCP (Fiberglass Reinforced Co-Polymer) for the handle frame. At only 2.8 ounces (82 grams), this Manix 2 is lighter than a FRN FFG Endura [at 3.2 ounces (91 grams)]. Not extremely … Read More
Knives that Transcend the Trends.
Here is another essay of commentary and musings for Blade Magazine from May 2013 for a future article tentatively titled, “Knives that Transcend the Trends.” These knives have that special something – sometimes identifiable and sometimes just well – unexplainable. No matter, we still love them. Each has left their own unique indelible mark on … Read More
The Best Factory Knives 1989-2000
In 2013, I was asked by Blade Magazine to contribute to a chapter in an upcoming book, “BLADE’s Best Factory Knives: The Best Factory Knives of BLADE’s First 40 Years.” Here is what I submitted for Chapter 2 entitled “The Best Factory Knives 1989-2000”: Top Factory Knives 1989-2000 for BLADE – KERSHAW / KEN ONION … Read More
