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Description: | A Guy's Guide to Knives Ever since the samurai, we guys haven't been able to live without a sharp blade. Maybe we're not beheading our enemies anymore, but a good knife is the one kitchen tool we cannot live without. Basic culinary knife anatomy Tang: The extension of the blade into the handle. A good knife has a full tang, all the way to the back of the handle. The longer and heavier the tang, the better the balance. Bolster: Like a sword's hilt, the bump of the blade just before the handle, to keep your fingers from running up onto the sharp edge. Heel: The edge of the sharp blade closest to the bolster, usually the edge's thickest part. You'll need a solid heel to cut through a butternut squash. Edge: The business side of the blade what cuts, slices and chops. A dull edge is more dangerous than a sharp one: You're more likely to slip and cut yourself with a dull edge. Tip: The front end of the blade, good for piercing and beginning a cut. A good knife is shar |