A chef’s knife might be the most critical tool in your kitchen. Any old knife can get the job done, but a sharp blade will make your work speedier and more precise. Plus, a dull knife requires a ...

I, like the professionals, love a good knife. A well-constructed knife with an edge sharp enough to get the job done is one of the only true kitchen essentials, as every chef and cookbook from Gwyneth ...

The mythic and weirdly specific world of Japanese kitchen knives, explained. Japan’s long-standing tradition of crafting high quality blades extends beyond katanas. The country produces some of the ...

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This video features a review of the Nenox Gyuto Knife, discussing its specifications and performance in the kitchen. It also ...

I was recently berated by a friend for not knowing the difference between a Chef’s knife and a Santoku knife. I did not know this was something one could be berated about, but the point stands that I ...

Each kitchen knife serves a distinct purpose. Paring knives and boning knives are used to achieve very different ends, as are bread knives and steak knives. But beyond silhouette, the steel from which ...