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The Grain Direction That Changes Everything About Food Prep

Learn why cutting against the grain makes all the difference in your food prep. Discover how to identify grain direction, choose the right knife, and slice like a pro for tender, flavorful results every time.

Why Your Knives Stay Sharper with Olive Wood

Discover why olive wood cutting boards are the secret to keeping your knives sharper, longer. Learn how this beautiful, knife-friendly material protects your blades and enhances your outdoor cooking setup.

Northern Ireland's Best Wild Cooking Locations

Discover the best spots in Northern Ireland to cook over fire in the wild. From rugged coastlines to tranquil forests, here are the must-visit places for outdoor chefs.

Why Olive Wood Utensils Are Worth Every Penny

Discover the unmatched quality, durability, and beauty of olive wood utensils—and why they’re a smart, long-term investment for your outdoor and indoor kitchen.

Sharp vs. Dull: How Knife Quality Transforms Your Cooking

Discover how using a sharp, high-quality knife can change your entire cooking experience—from speed and precision to safety and satisfaction.

The 5-Minute Sharpening Routine That Keeps Any Knife Razor-Sharp

Keep your knives razor-sharp in just 5 minutes. This simple routine protects your blades, improves your prep, and makes every slice smoother—no fancy tools required.

The Science Behind Olive Wood's Self-Healing Grain

Discover how olive wood’s unique self-healing grain protects your knives and naturally repairs itself over time. A beautiful, durable choice for any kitchen or campsite.

The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Full Tang Cleaver

Keep your full tang cleaver in peak condition with this easy guide. From cleaning to sharpening, here’s how to extend the life of your favorite blade.

Campfire Cocktails and Mocktails to Pair with Your Outdoor Meals

Elevate your outdoor cooking with these simple, refreshing campfire cocktails and mocktails. Perfect pairings for flame-kissed meals, with tips for mixing drinks in the wild.

Cast Iron 101: Summer Skillet Meals You’ll Want to Eat Outdoors

Learn how to master summer cooking with a cast iron skillet. From fire-grilled breakfasts to sizzling one-pan dinners, these outdoor meals are easy, hearty, and made for the season.

Weekend Cooking Kit Checklist: Don’t Leave for the Woods Without These

Before your next camping trip, make sure your weekend cooking kit is complete. Here’s a checklist of must-have outdoor cooking tools—including fire-ready favorites from Men With The Pot.

How to Care for Your Knives in Summer Heat and Humidity

Discover how to care for your knives during summer heat and humidity. Keep your blades sharp, rust-free, and adventure-ready with these expert outdoor cooking tips.

Why Olive Wood Tools Are a Summer Grilling Essential

Discover why olive wood cooking tools belong in every summer grilling setup. From heat resistance to rustic beauty, these handcrafted utensils are built for the fire.

The Best Grilling Recipes for Summer Weekends

Fire up your grill for summer weekends with these easy, flavorful recipes—from smoky skewers to charred corn and cast iron desserts. Simple ingredients, bold flavors, and tools that make it all effortless.

How to Build the Perfect Campfire for Cooking

Master the art of fire cooking with this step-by-step guide to building the perfect campfire for outdoor meals. From fire types to essential tools, here’s how to cook like a pro in the wild.

The Ultimate Father’s Day Feast: What to Cook Over the Fire

Celebrate Dad with a fire-cooked feast he won’t forget. Discover our favorite open-fire recipes and the tools you need to make them shine.

The Best Cleavers For Father's Day

Looking for a Father’s Day gift he’ll actually use? These fire-ready cleavers are perfect for dads who love to cook outdoors.

How To Make A Fried Egg Perfectly

Master the perfect fried egg with this step-by-step guide—whether you’re cooking over a fire or on your home stove. Tips, timing, and gear that make it easy.

Our Father's Day Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? From rugged cleavers to cast iron skillets, this guide has fire-cooked gifts for every kind of dad.

Why You Should Have a BBQ Apron

A great BBQ apron is more than just a style choice—it protects you, holds your tools, and makes every cookout easier. Here’s why it belongs in your kit.

Chopped Vs. Diced: What's the Difference?

Chopped vs. diced—what’s the difference, and does it matter? Learn how to tell them apart (and when to use each) with tips from the Men With The Pot crew.

How to Get the Right Fish Internal Temperature

Learn the ideal internal temperature for fish and how to check for doneness without a thermometer. Perfect for campfire cooks and cast iron pros.

3 Knives That Can Handle Anything You Throw at Them (Except Maybe a Bear)

Looking for a knife that can handle any outdoor meal? These three MWTP cleavers are sharp, reliable, and ready for anything (except maybe a bear).

Cast Iron Confessions: Things We’d Never Cook Without Our Skillet

There are some meals we refuse to cook without our cast iron skillet. From steak to skillet cookies, here’s what makes the MWTP skillet a must-pack every time.

Olive Wood vs. Plastic: Why Natural Tools Make a Big Difference Outdoors

Cooking outside? Here’s why olive wood beats plastic hands-down. From durability to fire resistance, we break down the key differences—and the best tools to bring.

How to Care for Your Knife in the Wild (and at Home)

Caring for your knife doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to clean, sharpen, and protect your blade—whether you’re cooking at camp or in your kitchen.

Spring Is Coming — And So Is Wild Garlic Season

Spring means wild garlic season. Learn how to forage it, cook with it, and bring fresh flavor to your outdoor meals—all with the right tools by your side.

How to make the best grilled cheese for National Grilled Cheese Sandwich day

Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day with the perfect crispy, melty grilled cheese. Here’s how to make one that hits all the right notes—plus gear recs for outdoor cooks.

How to Pack the Perfect Cooking Kit for Your Next Camping Trip

Learn how to pack a simple, efficient cooking kit for your next camping trip. Just the essentials—knives, cast iron, cutting boards, and utensils you’ll actually use.

Why Olive Wood is the Secret Ingredient to a Better Cookout

Want to elevate your next cookout? Discover how olive wood tools bring beauty, durability, and heat resistance to outdoor cooking—and why they’re worth it.

Hedley & Bennett x MWTP Collab

Meet the new Hedley & Bennett x Men With The Pot collab. From the Waxman Apron to the Blueberry Beanie, this gear is made for serious outdoor cooking—with serious style.