Sharpening Edge Science

Bevels — Blade & Butler

Single bevel and double bevel knives explained

The difference between single-bevel and double-bevel knives is fundamental. A double-bevel knife has cutting geometry on both sides of the blade. A single-bevel knife has the primary cutting geometry on...

Single bevel and double bevel knives explained

The difference between single-bevel and double-bevel knives is fundamental. A double-bevel knife has cutting geometry on both sides of the blade. A single-bevel knife has the primary cutting geometry on...

Blade taper and why it matters. — Blade & Butler

Blade taper and why it matters.

What Is Blade Taper and Why Does It Matter? Blade taper is the way a knife's thickness and geometry change along its length from handle to tip and along its...

Blade taper and why it matters.

What Is Blade Taper and Why Does It Matter? Blade taper is the way a knife's thickness and geometry change along its length from handle to tip and along its...

Blade angles. Our experience matters. — Blade & Butler

Blade angles. Our experience matters.

What Angle Should a Kitchen Knife Be Sharpened At? There is no single sharpening angle that is correct for every kitchen knife. You will often hear figures such as 15°,...

Blade angles. Our experience matters.

What Angle Should a Kitchen Knife Be Sharpened At? There is no single sharpening angle that is correct for every kitchen knife. You will often hear figures such as 15°,...