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Gyuto vs. Santoku Knives

Posted on May 31, 2023 Written by John Rogers

Japanese chefs have a collection of knives and each is ideal for different purposes and tasks. Two of the most commonly used knives are the Santoku knife and the Gyuto knife.

These are not just popular with Japanese chefs, but also with professional chefs from around the world who prefer Japanese knives to Western knives. Enthusiastic home cooks also like to buy Japanese knives to create beautiful dishes in their own home. If you are considering buying either a Santoku or a Gyuto, this post may help you decide which is the best option for you.

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Filed Under: Blog, Knife Education

Wusthof vs Cutco: Which is the Better Knife?

Posted on July 22, 2022 Written by John Rogers

Knives are some of the most used pieces of equipment in both home and professional kitchens. Therefore, you should take your time when deciding which knives to buy.

Two well-known brands are Wusthof and Cutco and the following is a comparison of various aspects of the knives each of these brands produces. Here we provide a quick face-off between Wusthof vs Cutco kitchen knives.

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Filed Under: Blog, Kitchen Knives

Gerber StrongArm vs Gerber LMF II: What’s the Difference? [2025]

Posted on March 23, 2022 Written by John Rogers

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gerber strongarm and lmf 2 side by side

Thinking about buying a Gerber knife? In this article, we discuss the relative merits of two exceptional knives – the Gerber StrongArm vs Gerber LMF II.

This article will help you with a concise explanation of the differences & similarities to help you make the right buying decision.

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Filed Under: Hunting Knives, Knife Comparisons

12 Best Pocket Knives for Women [2025]

Posted on March 5, 2022 Written by John Rogers

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best pocket knife for women

A pocket knife is a useful and versatile tool that has many uses. Although there are many pocket knives on the market, each of these has different features, pros, and cons. While some are unisex, there are others that are marketed specifically for women. The following is a buying guide which highlights the different factors to consider when making your decision. This is followed by product reviews for some of the best pocket knives for women, based on our research and online reviews.

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Best Gut Hook Knives for Every Budget [2025]

Posted on July 21, 2021 Written by John Rogers

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Credit: Rich Bowen

There are many different hunting knives, and each is used for a different purpose. One type of knife you will use is a gut hook knife. This is used for opening the animal to remove its organs. There is a wide selection of knives for this purpose and each has its own features. The following is a guide to some of the things you should consider when choosing a gut hook knife, followed by reviews of the best gut hook knives available.

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The Best Hunting Knife: 11 Picks for Every Need & Budget [2025]

Posted on December 19, 2020 Written by John Rogers

best hunting knife for every need and budget

The choice of a hunting knife is as personal as it gets. If you ask a hundred people for a recommendation, you will get a hundred different answers.

To make your choice among numerous hunting knife brands easier, we have created this guide to the best hunting knives.

A hunting knife is a tool, designed to get the job done, and it should serve a variety of purposes – like gutting, skinning, deboning, caping, or butchering game. The knives recommended in this article are intended as good general all-round hunters.

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Filed Under: Blog, Hunting Knives

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