Hardened wood slices through steak like a hot (steel) knife through butter.

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.

Knives are humanity’s oldest tool, dating back millions of years. A group of scientists in Maryland have produced a version made of hardened wood, which they say is sharper than steel.

Sustainable wooden knife cuts through steak ‘easily’ and is three times sharper than stainless-steel The blade could be better for the environment than knives currently on the market ...

By making a sharp wooden knife meant to last, researchers believe the new utensil is more eco-friendly and efficient than regular steak knives.

Watch this wooden knife cut effortlessly through juicy, medium-well-done steak Also: A hardened wood nail performed as well as its stainless steel counterpart.

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Wooden knives that are three times sharper than steel ones could help cut energy use and plastic cutlery waste. Teng Li at the University of Maryland and his colleagues developed a material called ...

Researcher cutting a steak with a hardened wood knife. Credit: Bo Chen Nailing the problem of rusty metal The team also recognized that man-made metals are vulnerable to decay. The rusting of steel ...

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If you break the handle on your favorite kitchen knife you will probably either look forward to shopping for a new knife or wish you could give your trusty knife a new handle yourself. For those ...