If you have knives, you need a good knife sharpener. A knife sharpener is an essential kitchen tool, but it's often overlooked. Investing in a knife sharpener can make a world of difference in ...

If this all sounds overwhelming, don’t worry—we’re here to help you make sense of the vast world of chef’s knives. If you’re looking to start your knife shopping journey here ...

The long, thin and flexible blade makes it ideal to filet fish, remove the skin, slice salmon. It is indispensable in the preparation of sushi and raw fish filets.

This is a serious knife for serious wild-game butchers. It’s designed essentially as a hybrid fillet knife/boning knife with a thin six-inch blade. The Meatcrafter shines when quartering, deboning, ...

Are you always wishing you had a second chef’s knife so you don’t have to clean in between tasks? Does it turn out you’d benefit from a boning knife because you eat fish and chicken multiple ...

And while a quality chef’s knife can do the trick, an electric knife can really come in handy. Featuring two serrated blades that saw back and forth, the best electric knives make quick ...

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Who Makes the Better High-End Knife Block? Who Makes the Better Value Knife Block? I entered the fine dining world when Western European cooking was dominant and Western-style blades dominated ...

My chef’s-knife collection is substantial. I’ve owned some since I moved out of my parents’ house a decade ago, I’ve received others as gifts, and I’ve tested quite a few for this story.