Kitchen Tool Reviews
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11 reviews
Best Boning Knives of 2026: Victorinox and Wüsthof Tested on Chicken and Pork
We tested 5 boning knives breaking down whole chickens, trimming pork shoulders, and removing silverskin from beef tenderloins. Victorinox's $35 Fibrox is the workhorse — Wüsthof Classic wins for stiff-blade precision.
Best Bread Knives of 2026: Mercer and Tojiro Tested on Crusty Loaves
We tested 6 bread knives on sourdough, baguettes, and milk loaves. Mercer's $24 Millennia wins for daily use — Tojiro's ITK delivers Japanese precision at a third of the price of premium European options.
Best Paring Knives of 2026: Victorinox and Wüsthof Tested for Precision Work
We tested 6 paring knives across garlic mincing, tomato coring, and decorative vegetable work. Victorinox's $12 Swiss Classic is the no-decision pick — Wüsthof Classic wins for serious daily use.
Best Steak Knives of 2026: Wüsthof and Victorinox Tested Across 30 Steaks
We tested 5 steak knife sets across rib-eyes, sirloins, and chicken thighs. Wüsthof Classic Ikon is the heirloom pick — Victorinox's $90 set delivers tableware-quality serration at one-fifth the price.
Best Santoku Knives of 2026: Japanese vs. Western Tested
We tested 6 santoku knives over 8 weeks. MAC's MTH-80 is the all-around winner — Tojiro's DP delivers Japanese precision at a third of the price.
Best Japanese Chef Knives of 2026: MAC, Global & Shun Tested
We tested 7 Japanese chef's knives over 8 weeks. The MAC MTH-80 is the best all-around pick — sharper and longer-lasting than German steel at a fair price. Here's the full breakdown.
Best Knife Sharpeners of 2026: Electric & Manual Tested
We tested 9 knife sharpeners over 6 weeks. The Chef'sChoice Trizor XV produces a sharper-than-factory edge on Western knives — but for Japanese blades, only a whetstone will do.
Best Chef Knives 2026: Professional Quality on Any Budget
From the legendary Victorinox Fibrox at $30 to premium Japanese steel, find the perfect chef knife that cuts through marketing hype with real performance.
Best Santoku Knives
The Japanese santoku excels at precision vegetable work.
Best Chef's Knives for Home Cooks
A great chef's knife is the most important tool in your kitchen. We tested 15 options to find the best for every budget.
Best Kitchen Knife Sets for Home Cooks
A great knife set makes every cooking task easier.