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Cutting-Edge Knife Requires Sharpening Once Every 25 Years

Since the purpose of a chef’s knife hasn’t changed much in the last century, the design hasn’t really evolved either. Still, one given flaw is that almost all knives, with any amount of use, eventually require sharpening. That means home cooks will either make do with a dull knife, try to sharpen it themselves with a stone, or find a professional to rehabilitate the blade. Furtif manufactures its knives from a sophisticated material that requires sharpening once every 25 years. Available for $138.

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The blades on the Furtif Evercut series are made from titanium-carbide that’s been laser-bonded. It will last “300 times longer than standard steel and five times longer than ceramic,” according to the manufacturer TB Groupe.
The blades on the Furtif Evercut series are made from titanium-carbide that’s been laser-bonded. It will last “300 times longer than standard steel and five times longer than ceramic,” according to the manufacturer TB Groupe.
The word “furtif” roughly translates to “stealth” in English, which explains the range’s B-2 Stealth Bomber matte black aesthetics. TB Groupe used the sophisticated technology in the blade to inform the handle’s unconventional geometry. The knife provides an interesting contrast with a traditional wood cutting board.
The word “furtif” roughly translates to “stealth” in English, which explains the range’s B-2 Stealth Bomber matte black aesthetics. TB Groupe used the sophisticated technology in the blade to inform the handle’s unconventional geometry. The knife provides an interesting contrast with a traditional wood cutting board.
Each individual knife comes with a serial number, so consumers can register their purchase to capitalize on the manufacturer’s guarantee, if necessary.
Each individual knife comes with a serial number, so consumers can register their purchase to capitalize on the manufacturer’s guarantee, if necessary.
If $138 (or $78 for a paring knife) isn’t ideal, you can just as easily spend far less on a solid 8-inch chef’s knife—Victorinox’s Fibrox is a steal at $40. Less expensive models, however, are bound to have a shorter lifespan.
If $138 (or $78 for a paring knife) isn’t ideal, you can just as easily spend far less on a solid 8-inch chef’s knife—Victorinox’s Fibrox is a steal at $40. Less expensive models, however, are bound to have a shorter lifespan.