Knife Sets

To test if a knife is sharp, try the paper test: hold a piece of printer paper upright and slice…

The best way to store kitchen knives safely and hygienically is on a wall-mounted magnetic strip or in a drawer…

Yes, you need a cleaver in your kitchen — especially if you cook meat, chop dense vegetables, or want one…

Yes, high carbon knives can rust. But that does not mean they will rust overnight. Simple daily habits stop rust…

The best blade angle for most kitchen knives is 15 to 20 degrees per side. Japanese-style knives work best at…

The best way to store knives in a small kitchen is to use a wall-mounted magnetic strip. It frees up…

The safest way to store kitchen knives is to keep each blade covered, separated, and out of reach of children….

Is a knife block sanitary? It can be — but only with regular cleaning. Knife blocks, especially wooden ones, trap…

To clean a knife block inside, remove all knives, flip the block upside down and shake out crumbs, then use…

To remove bacteria from a wooden knife block, shake out crumbs, scrub each slot with a pipe cleaner dipped in…

Yes, a magnetic knife strip is safe — when installed correctly and used with care. The magnets don’t damage blades….

Yes, drawer inserts are good for knives — when used correctly. A knife drawer insert gives each blade its own…

Yes, electric knife sharpeners are safe — but only when used correctly and on the right knives. Modern electric sharpeners…

Yes, pull-through sharpeners are generally bad for kitchen knives — especially quality ones. They remove too much metal, use a…

Do you need a nakiri knife? The short answer: yes — if you cook vegetables regularly. A nakiri is a…