Kitchen Knives

Kai Knives Review [2025]: Are They Worth It?

Posted on June 12, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

If you’re reading this, I can imagine you’re a fellow cooking enthusiast. Then I’m sure you’ll agree that a knife is to a chef, what a paintbrush was to Picasso. You probably already understand just how important a knife is to your culinary antics.

Hence why you’re searching for articles like this one. If you’re looking to elevate your knife game, then you’re in the right place. Kai knives are arguably some of the best Japanese knives around.

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Santoku vs Chef’s Knife – What’s the Difference?

Posted on September 3, 2019 Written by John Rogers

There are many different types of knives and each of these is useful for different tasks. If you love cooking and you are trying to build a collection of knives, it is important to choose the knives that are the most suitable for the type of cuisine you create.

By selecting the most appropriate knives, you will find preparing your food easier and achieve better results. Two knives that you may consider include the Chef’s knife and the Santoku knife. Here we look at a comparison of the Santoku vs chef’s knife, and provide both pros and cons of each. This will help you to decide which is the best to choose for your knife collection.

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The Best Way to Store Kitchen Knives

Posted on August 7, 2019 Written by John Rogers

Knives are essential items for your kitchen as they are the main tool you will use in the preparation of ingredients to create a meal. Most people have a selection of different knives as each type of knife has a different purpose. As with all pieces of equipment, it is important to understand how to care for and store your kitchen knives properly. Here is some advice about why proper knife storage is important and the best ways to store your kitchen knives properly.

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Best Knives for Slicing Brisket: 8 Top Choices [2025]

Posted on March 3, 2019 Written by John Rogers

How you choose to slice your brisket can make a big different to how it looks (and even tastes). You’ve put a lot of work into cooking the perfect brisket, so you definitely don’t want to be butchering it at the final hurdle with a blunt knife. Here are our top picks for the best knives for slicing brisket, for any budget. Enjoy!

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15 of the Best Chinese Cleavers [2025]

Posted on March 3, 2019 Written by John Rogers

The versatility of a Chinese cleaver makes it a great knife to include as part of your kitchen equipment for both enthusiastic home cooks and professional chefs. There are many of these available to buy and each has its own features. It is essential that you compare the different products and features to make sure you get the right one for you. In this article, we’ll take a look at the very best Chinese cleavers currently available.

First, we’ll get into our product recommendations. Then at the end, there’ll be a buying guide and some FAQs & resources. Let’s get started.

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15 Best Sashimi/Sushi Knives – Buying Guide [2025]

Posted on November 12, 2018 Written by John Rogers

While most people are happy with a general set of knives in their kitchen, that is not the case for enthusiastic cooks or professionals working in the catering industry. There are many different styles and sizes of knives that have specific purposes. Their shape, thickness, sharpness, and general design determine the tasks for which they are most suitable.

Japanese cuisine is a style of cooking that requires specialist knives to create some of their most famous dishes, including sashimi and sushi. The following is a guide to the things you need to consider when buying best sashimi or sushi knives along with an overview of the different types of knives available.

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