Which Type of Paring Knife Is Best for Everyday Use?
Spear point, sheep’s foot, bird’s beak, serrated or petty: we compare the main paring knife types and explain which one suits everyday cooking best, and why.
Best Butcher Knife for Chicken: 5 Knives for Breaking Down Whole Birds
The best knives for butchering chicken at home, from a curved boning knife and sturdy chef’s knife to a budget cleaver for backbones, plus step-by-step guides to cutting up and spatchcocking a whole bird.
Best Butcher Knife for Deer: 6 Knives for Skinning, Breaking and Trimming Venison
The best butcher knives for processing deer at home, from a breaking knife for hindquarters to a gut-hook skinner and small trimming knives, plus a job-by-job guide to the knives you actually need.
Montana Knife Company Speedgoat 2.0: An Ultralight American Hunting Knife
A factual look at the Montana Knife Company Speedgoat 2.0 and Mini Speedgoat: specs, steel, sheath, who it suits, how to care for 52100 steel, and lower-cost alternatives.
How to Use a Butterfly Knife: Understanding the Basics
Want to be a pro at using a butterfly knife? Whether you’re just starting out or already love it, learning how to use a butterfly knife can be super exciting and tricky. In this article, we’ll teach you the basics of handling this cool knife, from knowing its parts to practicing cool tricks like cut…
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How to Sharpen a Small Knife or Pocket Knife: A Step-by-Step Guide
A clear, safe guide to sharpening small knives and pocket knives: choosing a sharpener, finding the right angle, raising and removing a burr, stropping, testing the edge and keeping it sharp.
Different Types of Cleavers: Which One Do You Need?
A clear guide to the main types of cleavers, from heavy Western meat cleavers to thin Chinese vegetable cleavers and bone choppers, with uses, edge angles and care tips.
What Is the Best Way to Sharpen a Miracle Blade?
How to sharpen Miracle Blade knives: check whether the edge is serrated or straight, use a tapered rod on serrations, sharpen plain edges normally, and know when replacing is smarter.
Henckels Statement 15-Piece Knife Block Set: An Honest Overview
What’s in the Henckels Statement 15-piece knife block set, how it’s made, how to care for it, its pros and cons, and who it suits best compared with forged sets.
Types of Kitchen Knives and Their Uses: What Each Knife Is Really For
A clear guide to the main types of kitchen knives, from the chef’s knife and santoku to boning, fillet and bread knives, with what each one does best and which ones you actually need.