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Best Knife Set Under $200

The average home chef wants an affordable quality knife set.  We’ve put this list together to help you find the best kitchen knife set that can be purchased  …

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Best Self-Sharpening Knife Sets

A self-sharpening knife set requires no time, no effort, and absolutely no skill at all to keep your kitchen knives sharp.  The knife blocks themselves have …

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Best Set for Culinary Students

A chefs knife set is an essential tool for any culinary school student. Here we help you choose a good set that will not only get the job done, but last you for years …

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person cutting salmon with a Japanese slicing knife

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sheet of steel rolling off an assembly line

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close up picture of a damascus steel kitchen knife laying on a table

How Strong is Damascus Steel

Damascus steel is known for its strength and durability but just how strong is it and how hard is it to maintain?  Though it's been around for centures, Damascus isn't really a type of steel but a process by which multiple steels are patterened together.  Understanding the process and steel used...

Japanese Meat Cleavers

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small plates sitting on the table with forks and serrated steak knives sitting on top

Should Steak Knives Be Serrated

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close up of butchers hands as he cuts apart a piece of meat with a breaking knife

What is a Breaking Knife

Breaking knives, not to be confused with butcher knives, are becoming more and more popular in professional kitchens.  This type of knife makes the process of breaking down meat easier and less time consuming.  It's designed specifically for the task at hand and...

knife handle made out of pakkawood

What is Pakkawood

If you’ve been around knives much, you’ve likely heard about Pakkawood, but might not be sure what it is really. Some think it’s natural wood because it looks so real, but others can’t believe real wood would come in so many crazy colors.  The truth is, it's a combination of materials that...

meat cleaver and piece of raw steak laying on a round cutting board

Why Meat Cleavers Have Holes

Meat cleavers have long had a hole in the blade and there have been many guesses on what its purpose may be.  The answer is actually more simple than you may think.  In this article we discuss what the real reason for the hole, how to use a meat cleaver, and talk a bit about our favorite...

prime day deals link

Amazon Prime Day Deals

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link to black Friday deals

Black Friday Deals 2023

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wusthof logo with knife and word deals

Wusthof Black Friday Deals 2023

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cyber Monday graphic link

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