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Your best bet if you’re going for an all-round chef’s knife is probably a santoku, which translates as ‘three virtues’ ...

With the exception of a couple of speciality packs (like steak knives), every set on this ... make Japanese-style knives. But here I’ve denoted the style of each to the best of my ability ...

These Japanese knives are hand-forged ... was a top performer in our overall tests of knife block sets, so it's an obvious pick as the best high-end set. We love that this set has two all-purpose ...

Learn more A good knife is the keystone of your kitchen tools ... While we've published a guide to the best knife sets, we recommend assembling your own collection piecemeal.

it still makes up some of the most durable Japanese knives on this list. Ranked high among all knife brands, as well as ...

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From dicing onions to slicing steaks, a reliable knife is essential to basic and elaborate kitchen tasks. The best chef's knife ... heft for a powerful cut. The Japanese-style blade is designed ...