This hardy new form of wood is the handiwork of scientists at the University of Maryland, who set out to supercharge the material's natural strength, which lies in the cellulose packed inside.

Researchers have hardened wood and fashioned a knife out of it. It's three times sharper than steel and can slice through steak, and could be a sustainable alternative. All right. This next story ...

Beyond looking cool, wooden dinner knives can be more sustainably manufactured than their steel counterparts. Plus, they cut through steak like butter. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share ...

The sharpest knives available are made of either steel or ceramic, both of which are man-made materials that must be forged in furnaces under extreme temperatures. Now, researchers have developed a ...

A blade carved from wood cuts through steak like butter and is around three times sharper than a stainless-steel dinner knife. It is made using a new hardening process which makes wood 23 times ...

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Ever struggle cutting into your food with your steak knife? Well, a team of researchers has created a knife three times stronger than your typical steak knife. The difference? It's completely made out ...

A dull knife is a cook’s worst enemy. Using brute force to cut meat means not only a raised risk of injury, but also losing those flavorful juices while you struggle to slice through. The same rule ...

“I used to cut meat for a living,” one reviewer said, “and these are some of the sharpest knives I have ever used.” ...

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