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12 Best Pocket Knives for Women [2025]

Posted on March 5, 2022 Written by John Rogers

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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The Best Chef Knife Under $100: 6 Top Picks for 2025

Posted on October 21, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

Whether you’re a professional chef or not, having a quality knife is vital in the kitchen. It makes cooking a lot easier because you don’t have to struggle too much with preparing your meals. Imagine cutting through your ingredients at a snail’s pace. Who wants that? Today, we’ll review what we have found to be the best chef knives under $100. Let’s get started.

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15 Best Japanese Knives for All Budgets [2025]

Posted on September 25, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

Whether you’re aiming to be a professional chef or looking to cook great meals at home, having high-quality knives is important. In this article, we take a crack at the best Japanese knives for any budget.

This guide aims to provide you with the essential knives you can add to your collection, how to choose the best Japanese knifes, and how a high-quality knife can transform your cooking!

We’ll go through budget, mid-range, and premium options for 5 popular types of Japanese knife: gyuto, petty, sujihiki, nakiri, and deba. If you already know what you’re looking for, feel free to use the filtering options below to find what you want. Let’s get started.

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11 Best Knife Oils for Folding Knives [2025]

Posted on March 7, 2019 Written by John Rogers

Just like any other tool you own, knives need proper care and maintenance. Taking good care of your knives is essential for them to continue performing well and to extend their lifespan.

This applies to both kitchen knives and knives that you use as tools or for other practical purposes. One aspect of knife care is applying oil to your knives, and there are special oils for doing this with each type having different purposes. Here is a guide to buying knife oil and reviews of the best knife oils available.

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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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