Patricia 
A couple of years back I went on a camping trip with my girl gang and took my trusted old Swiss Army knife with me. But with all the trekking, it was getting difficult fitting the knife in my trouser pocket.
Seeing this, one of my friends loaned me what was possibly the best neck knives I ever used. It hung from my neck right under the t-shirt and came in real handy for cutting cords and other things.… Read the rest
As a stay-at-home mom of two beautiful children, I’ve been using knives for as long as I can remember to cook, prepare BBQs, and whatnot. From my long experience, the biggest complain I have about them is that they need sharpening all too often.
After using steel knives for decades, I was introduced to ceramic knives by a friend and was immediately hooked.… Read the rest
Swiss Army knives are legendary for their versatile use and handy design. There are not many tools that people can actually claim to have saved their lives.
The incredible stories span from cutting fishnets while being dragged into the sea by large catches, to actually fixing loose rail line connections to save the lives of hundreds.
During the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, doctors even performed surgery on a distressed victim with this knife, believe it or not!… Read the rest
What makes you happy? The answer will of course vary from one man to another. But happiness is found best at the outdoor.
The modern materialistic world may make us think that spending our wealth for material goods may bring us the smile.
However possessions start to get down after a while and wise choices are those that maximize our experiences and pleasure.… Read the rest
Last 2 month, our Editor-In-Chief (oftentimes called as ‘Mr. Fogg), a food and travel enthusiast has been traveling around the world in 80 days –
in search of the best things to eat from restaurants from coast to coast.
No, there was no wager set!
And sadly, neither did he employ me, the Former Curator on his Bon Voyage.
However,…
Fortunately, our Editor-In-Chief did bring me a Fillet Knife Souvenir!… Read the rest
You have been running around throughout the day to manage your upcoming backpacking trip, Camping permit has been obtained, Food and drinks are okay, Clothes are packed- Now In all that chaos, have you forgotten something really necessary?
Most of us while planning a backpacking trip does not consider this as a legitimate question and often do this mistake of forgetting things that should have been brought.… Read the rest
Learning basic knife skills correctly is an imperative when it comes to your safety. A simple mistake while cutting food items with a knife can cause a fatal accident. Equipping with the basic knowledge will serve you for the rest of your life.
There are several different expert-recommended techniques to use a knife in the kitchen, which makes cooking a much easier and safer task.… Read the rest
Sushi is one of those Japanese cuisines that are made with great dedication, expertise and craftsmanship.
No matter how many different kinds of sushi rolls are prevalent in the market, a true and great piece of sushi is made with inanimate care starting from its aging and cooking process and crafted by infamous cutting, shaping and garnishing techniques to deliver the peak of flavor to the sushi roll at its best.… Read the rest
A knife consisting of a long blade (between 20 cm and 38 cm (8 and 15 inches)), shaped specifically with a pointed tip is known as a carving knife.
A carving knife is used for more exact slices which is the characteristic of the knife that is used to slice meat, chicken, roasts, and any large cooked meats.… Read the rest
Ever came up with a seafood recipe resembling mouth-watering fish fillet with the sweet chili sauce that melts in the mouth? Or maybe just like me you are also a sushi-addict but got no idea on how to fillet the fish so perfectly for the sashimi?
No wonder your senses must have drifted away in the appetizing steamy fish recipes.… Read the rest