Japanese whetstones are essential for maintaining the sharpness of high-quality blades, particularly those made from the fine-grained steel used in Japanese knives. Japanese whetstones come...

No matter what knife you buy and how hard the steel is, at some point a dull knife needs to be sharpened. In this article...

A paring knife is named for the action it does best, to pare or strip away an outer material such as peel. Paring knives are...

The best Damascus knife sets features high-quality knives with distinctive, wavy patterns on the blade. This pattern results from the layering of steel during the...

Learn the tips and tricks for using a Japanese Nakiri knife, how to care for and sharpen your knife, and how to buy the best...

Japanese steels are celebrated for its diversity of range, including high carbon steel known for its hardness and sharpness, as well as stainless and Damascus...

The Nakiri knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife, characterized by its straight blade edge and squared-off tip, ideal for chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables....

Professional chef and sharpening enthusiast Eduardo Castro Estrada helped us put together a video guide for each of his essential knife sharpening steps. Step 1:...

Learn how to properly dice a shallot from Chef Hugh Acheson. View this video and more on essential chef knife skills and care for your...