Blade Geometry, Steel Science & The Truth About Sharpening (Ep. 181)
Knife work is the foundation of cooking, but most chefs are ruining their edges without realizing it. In this episode, André Natera sits down with Don Smolik (Study The Blade) and custom knife maker Kolter Livengood for a technical deep dive into knife care.
They strip away the myths to reveal the science behind a perfect edge:
Blade Geometry: Why "thinness behind the edge" matters more than the sharpness of the edge itself.
Steel Selection: Breaking down the metallurgy of Carbon vs. Stainless and how to choose the right hardness (HRC) for your station.
Stone Mechanics: How to select the…
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