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.

Pocket knives are essential equipment for the outdoors, but even for modern urban and suburban folks, it’s hard to make it through a day without needing a blade at some point. Its uses are wide ...

These Japanese knives are hand-forged, layering thin layers of steel to create a distinctive swirly pattern on the blade as well as an incredibly sharp edge. Shun's Classic Chef's Choice ...

There are a lot of tools and equipment in a kitchen, but most chefs will tell you that a good chef's knife is the most important one. However, finding a good one isn't the easiest task.

Kitchen Knife Ratings Slice, dice, and chop with the top kitchen knives. No kitchen is complete without a chef's knife, a slicer, a utility knife, and a parer, and a great cutlery set is the ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more A good knife is the keystone of your kitchen tools. Without one, many if not most things simply won't ...

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 ...

After putting eight carving knife and fork sets to the test by breaking down and slicing five whole turkeys, two boneless beef roasts, and a ham, we recommend the Messermeister Avanta 2 Piece ...

Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration No kitchen is complete without a decent knife set. Whether you’re slicing, dicing, peeling or carving, you’ll need the ...

As far as routine chores go, we put sharpening knives on par with flossing. We all know we should be doing it more frequently than we probably are. Proper maintenance of your blades makes for ...

And while you must be careful with sharp knives, dull knives can be even more dangerous. Sharpening can be an intimidating task, but you don't have to be a master of the whetstone to give your ...

The best chef's knife can be used for almost every kitchen cutting task. We've tested the most popular chef's knives from well-known brands, including Global, Lakeland, ProCook and Robert Welch, ...