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Which to Choose: Wusthof Classic vs Gourmet?

Posted on July 26, 2018 Written by John Rogers

Wusthof Classic vs Gourmet vs Classic Ikon

Wusthof is a trusted and proven brand, but with so many lines, it’s hard to know which knife is the best. The most popular choices are the Classic, the Gourmet and the Ikon. All are high quality lines but each is a little different. In this article, we compare the Wusthof Classic vs Gourmet.

This guide is made to point out the features, pros and cons of each, so you’ll have the information you need to decide which Wusthof knife set is the most suitable. We also provided a thorough review of the three top block sets to show you what’s available in these impressive collections.

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Best Knife Set for Culinary Students – a Complete Review [2025]

Posted on July 25, 2018 Written by John Rogers

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A Complete Guide To The Best Knife Set For Culinary Students
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Every new culinary student required the right knife set when to learn. This guide explains what to look for in the best knife set for culinary students along with reviews and recommendations.

We’ve chosen the three top knife sets for culinary students with complete reviews. Along with detailed descriptions, we point out the unique features for each as well as the benefits and any potential drawbacks. Our guide lets you know how certain features can help new students as they learn, and why they’re important in a knife set.

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Best Bowie Knife Guide – Top 10 Picks [2025]

Posted on June 2, 2018 Written by John Rogers

Best Bowie Knife

Bowie knives are popular for use in outdoor activities that call for the use of a thicker and durable blade with a sharp pointy tip. They’re a favorite among hunters for skinning and gutting wild game. The sharp tip is an excellent resource for piercing through thick animal hides. Bowie knives are an iconic symbol of the American West that are still considered to be useful for a variety of cutting tasks. Let’s take a closer look in this guide to the best Bowie knife.

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Best Pocket Knife Sharpener – Top 10 Picks [2025]

Posted on June 2, 2018 Written by John Rogers

Smiths PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener

When you’re out in the field on a hunting, camping hiking or survival excursion, your life may depend on the sharpness of your pocket knife. One of the most important pieces of gear you will take along is a knife, and the second is a sharpener. We’ve put together a useful guide to help you find the best pocket knife sharpener that won’t let you down when you need it the most.

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Top 10 Best Nakiri Knives [2025]

Posted on May 5, 2018 Written by Joseph Stein

Best Nakiri Knife
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High quality specialty knives make culinary tasks fast and easy. Knives with thicker blades are generally intended for cutting through meat and bone, while those with thinner blades are intended for fruits and vegetables. If you’ve had difficulty in cutting tasks, you may be using the wrong knife type, or one of inferior quality.

Nakiri knives are specially designed vegetable knives that can change the way you view food preparation. We’ve put together a complete guide for finding the best Nakiri knives for your culinary requirements, along with helpful information and a review of the top rated Nakiri knives. Let’s get started.

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Filed Under: Kitchen Knives, Recommended

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