Stuart Sharpens Knives - Wickedly Sharp

04/20/2026

The latest set sharpened for Jeffrey.

01/26/2025

Without superior quality kitchen knives it is next to impossible to prepare food perfectly. Part of cookery school is to learn which utensils and equipment should be used for each task and it’s vital that the right items are used for each specific job. The reason for different types of knives is t...

12/31/2024

Crucible Steel is in financial trouble. Time will tell if your favorite CPM knife steel will be available.

We had some breaking news this week about Crucible Industries. So what does it all mean for the future of some of our favorite blade steels? Plus, we’ll talk...

12/01/2024

09/15/2024

A good knife doesn't have to be expensive.

Bourdain (on kitchen knives): “…you need, for God’s sake, a decent chef's knife. I wish sometimes I could go through the kitchens of amateur cooks everywhere just throwing knives out from their drawers—all those medium—size ‘utility’ knives, those useless serrated things you see advertised on TV, all that hard-to-sharpen stainless-steel garbage, those ineptly designed slicers. — Not one of the damn things could cut a tomato. Please believe me, here’s all you will ever need in the knife department: ONE good chef’s knife, as large as is comfortable for your hand. If you want to cook like a professional, I recommend you have in your kitchen a decent inexpensive vanadium steel “Global” (the name of the brand) knife, a very good Japanese product. Use the tip of the knife for the small stuff, the area near the heel for the larger.”
— (photo) Bourdain and his famous Kramer’s knife, crafted by knife maker Bob Kramer, consider one of the greatest smiths in America. The knife specially made for Bourdain is forged from a blend of steel and meteorite, it was influenced by “Katana” (Samurai sword) making process, with a polished wood handle. Bourdain purchased the knife from Kramer in 2016 for $5,000 (featured in Bourdain’s TV series “Raw Craft”). The knife was included in Bourdain’s estate auction and was sold for $231,250. — after 55 bids, the highest priced item sold in the auction. It was purchased by Chef Marco Pierre White. Though at the end of the auction it was known that all the items in the auction was bought by him, including the items he gave Bourdain as gifts, bought them again at a much higher price than what he paid for. A tribute to Anthony Bourdain's life and legacy, now available for viewing at The English House of Marco Pierre White (Mohamed Sultan Rd, in Singapore). Known to be a must-visit destination for all things food, culture and art memorabilia. Marco Pierre White collection includes items that had special significance to Bourdain, having collecting them during his vast travels alongside personal gifts from friends. Bourdain’s Auction brought in over $1.8 Million. Sixty percent of the proceeds of the auction will go to Bourdain’s wife, Ottavia Busia and daughter, Ariane. The remainder was donated to a scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America created in Bourdain’s name that will allow recipients to spend abroad to study international topics.

06/09/2024

Besides that this one is a work of art?

A pocket knife is useful for camping, hiking, running errands, and more generally, for everyday use. You can comfortably fit it in your pocket or bag without weighing you down. You never know when you might need to open a package, cut a seatbelt, or even slice up some fruit while on the go, which is...

05/25/2024

Those of you in the Bluegrass looking for a photographer, Sara Barrett Photography is now available full time.

Y’all ready for the big news I was talking about?!

As of TODAY, I am a full-time Photographer! I resigned from my full time job after almost 10 years of working there.

I’ve always known I wanted to be a full-time business owner. I have a bit of authority problems, so I like to be my own boss, ya know? 😂 Five years ago when I got into photography, I knew that’s what I was meant to do, and I’ve not stopped until I’ve made it happen.

With that being said, I need my people to support me now more than ever, as I make this transition. Any support you can offer my business will be majorly helpful… whether it’s booking a session, referring me to a friend, sharing a post, or just praying for me.

I love and appreciate every single one of you, and I’m so excited for this new journey. I’ve won Best Photographer for the last 2 years (Advocate Messenger & Interior Journal for 2022 and Advocate Messenger for 2023) just doing this part-time. I can’t wait to see where my full-time journey takes me!

sarabarrettphotography.com

05/04/2024

What are the chances?

I recently had my first opportunity to hone the edges of three Kershaw knives for two clients within a short span of three days.

02/17/2024

This is what I do when you order a mirror finished edge from me.

How to create a mirrored edge, fast, with Wicked Edge Founder Clay Allison

02/09/2024

Wishing you all a Wickedly funny day