About Knife
Build a professional chef knife kit with a bag the way working cooks do: five proven knives from Victorinox and Mercer, a leather knife roll to carry them, and what to look for in a culinary school kit.
Four knife block sets that typically sell for under $100, from forged Cuisinart and Sabatier sets to budget McCook and Astercook blocks, plus how to build a better kit for the same money.
Five chef’s knives for home cooks — Victorinox, Henckels, Wüsthof, Yaxell and a budget gift-box option — plus how to choose length, steel and style.
Six boning knives that make deboning chicken and turkey easier — Victorinox, Mercer and Wüsthof — plus how to choose flex and length, how to debone a thigh and breast, and poultry safety tips.
The best knives for trimming brisket — curved, semi-stiff boning knives from Victorinox, SpitJack and Hammer Stahl, plus a slicer for serving — and a step-by-step guide to trimming a packer brisket.
Six paring knives worth buying, from a lightweight Victorinox to a VG10 Japanese option, plus advice on blade shape, length, handles and sheaths.
Six carving and slicing knives for roasts, turkey, ham and brisket — including classic carving sets and an electric option — plus length, Granton edges and carving technique.
The best kitchen utility knives for slicing sandwiches, trimming meat and prepping small produce, from forged Mercer and Henckels models to budget picks with blade covers.
Four steak knife sets for every budget — from Victorinox’s inexpensive serrated knives to forged and all-steel sets — plus serrated vs. straight edges and how to care for them.
Five kitchen knife sets worth buying — Mercer Genesis, Wüsthof Classic, Calphalon, Henckels Statement and a color-coded budget set — plus what a good set should include and when you’re better off buying knives individually.