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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.
Knives and kits for breaking down deer at home — from Outdoor Edge game kits to a butcher-shop Victorinox — plus which blades you actually need and how to stay safe.
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.
The best knives for wood carving and whittling, from the Morakniv Woodcarving Basic and BeaverCraft sloyd knife to Flexcut and a complete beginner kit, plus how to choose wood, cut safely and keep an edge.
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 everyday-carry utility knives, from the Gerber Prybrid multi-tool and money-clip Gerber EAB to budget WORKPRO folders, plus advice on carry laws and choosing the right size.
Our picks for the best utility knife for construction work, from the one-handed Milwaukee Fastback to budget folding knives, plus a guide to blades, drywall cutting and job-site safety.