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Carbon steel vs Stainless steel Knives: What steel should I choose for a kitchen knife?
Let's break down the difference between carbon and stainless steel to aid in choosing the right knife for your needs. Understand that one is not inherently better...
Petty, Paring, and kitchen Utility knives: What's the difference?
Don't worry, this article will clearly define the differences between these three knife designs. The paring and utility knives have a European origin, whereas the petty...
Knife anatomy 101: Full tang knife parts breakdown
Knife terminology is confusing, and that is why there is so much inaccurate and incomplete information on the web. As a knife maker, it is...
Blade Grinds and Bevel Styles for Camp and Carry Knives: Flat, Scandi, Sabre, Hollow, and Convex
Today's knife marketplace is overflowing with options when it comes to knife design. Some elements are pure gimmick, while others --although traditional-- are so task-specific...
Knife Design Principles: Redroot's Outdoor Knife Collection
A good outdoor knife is essential for going into the woods on a camping trip or when finding yourself in a survival situation. Why carry...
Knife Design Principles: Redroot's Western Kitchen Collection
Redroot Blades' Western Kitchen Collection offers a robust knife design that celebrates the durability and heft of traditional tools. These knives are meant to be...
Blade Geometry: The variability in scandi, sabre, and flat grinds
It's not as simple as they make it out to be. Although the differences between the scandi, sabre, and flat grinds are clear, each knife...
Plant Allies: How Redroot Blades Found its Name
High on the slopes of the Old Cascade mountains, under a penetrating, mid summer sun, we burst out of the thick woods into a clearing....