Last week, I explained how to navigate the crowded, overly complicated world of multitools and buy a simple, effective model. As part of that advice, I suggested you avoid multitools with blades and ...

Even amateur home cooks know that there can be a significant difference in performance from one knife to another. This can be ...

One of the most important things to master in the kitchen is the humble knife. A good, sharp knife and even modest knife skills will save you time and keep you safe while cooking. If you can't tell ...

Whether you're just starting to cook or already an expert chef, a good quality knife and basic knife skills are necessities. If you cook regularly, your chef's knife will likely become an extension of ...

The only knife you really need is shaped like a torpedo. It is 100 percent stainless steel, unspoiled by even a particle of plastic, but still made for just about any kitchen, anywhere. After ...

If you’ve invested in a high-quality set of knives, you know how much easier they make slicing, dicing, and chopping for your favorite recipes. But if the blade gets dull, even the best knife can ...

Using a simple whetstone grit guide, you can learn how to sharpen a dull knife blade, gradually working your way up from coarse grit, to medium, to fine, and finally to stropping after whetstone ...

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