Articles: Knife

Puukko knives
Puukko knives
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Puukko [pu:k:o] is rather smaller handcrafted knife being very commonly used in North Europe, especially by the Sami people (Laplanders) fishers or hunters who rely on it in harsh polar conditions. Tradition of this interesting tool had begun about…
Sharpening a Knife Correctly
Sharpening a Knife Correctly
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Why get upset over blunt kitchen or hunting knives, when you can learn how sharpen them right. Sharp knives work better, protect your fingers, and extend the durability of the material.
Arminius and Battle of Teutoburg Forest
Arminius and Battle of Teutoburg Forest
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2000 years ago mighty Roman Empire controlled almost all shores of the Mediterranean Sea and was still expanding by conquering new territories in Europe. Clever tactics, organisation, discipline and technological advance lead Roman legions from…
Kitchen knives
Kitchen knives
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Knives are necessary equipment of every kitchen. We use them practically every day so a little knowledge about them can always be useful. For example, how to preserve more vitamins while cutting vegetable? How to keep the knives sharp and how to use…