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Knife, Knifes and Knives
Ah, English—a language that makes sense until it doesn't. Case in point: why on earth do we say "knives" instead of "knifes"? Let’s get...

Nature is Metal
Iron is a cornerstone of life on Earth, essential to the survival of all oxygen-consuming organisms. It’s an element we carry within us,...

World War II Cook's Field Cutlery Set
The famous phrase "an army marches on its stomach," often attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, encapsulates a fundamental truth of military...


The Universality of Craft Gods: Divine Patrons of Human Ingenuity
Across the world and throughout history, many cultures have worshipped gods and goddesses of craft and craftsmanship. These deities...


Deep Cuts with Beau Schilg
In the intricate world of whiskey making, the relationship between the barrel and the booze is paramount. '70-80% of the flavour actually...


The Rarest Steel
The first detonation of an atomic bomb in 1945 changed the world irrevocably. Starting with that first mushroom cloud and increasing with...
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