Europe is a hub for high-quality kitchen knife manufacturing. That means there are some great brands to choose from, at lower prices than you’ll find in the rest of the world. I’ve tried and tested a lot of fantastic chef’s knives. Here are my top picks, for those who are on a budget and those …
German knives have a pretty good reputation. In fact, Germany as a whole has a reputation for precision engineering, so it’s no surprise this is reflected in the knives which are produced there. In this article, I’m going to show you the best German knife brands, and some of the best chef’s knives and knife …
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There are thousands of kitchen knife brands to choose from. It’s all a little overwhelming and honestly, 90% of those brands don’t really deserve your attention. It’s not that those 90% are bad, they serve a purpose. They just all sell quite similar products, using relatively cheap materials (often Chinese steel) and are inexpensive. The …
If you’re a budding chef then having a set of kitchen knives that are professional quality is vital. They will be put through plenty of strain and wear, so investing in a set of knives that are robust and durable is important. Even if you’re just an enthusiastic home cook, having a quality set of …
You’ll use a chef’s knife pretty much every time you cook, so sometimes it’s worth choosing one with a bit of added style. Choosing a chef’s knife with a woden handle is a great option, they are beautiful, lightweight and often more comfrotable than thermoplastic handles. In this article I’ll run through some of my …
The chef’s knife is the most important knife in the kitchen, in fact it’s probably the most important tool in your kitchen. So it’s worth taking a little time to consider which is right for you. In this article I’m going to show you some fantastic knives you can get for under $150. It’s not …
Perhaps the single most important factor when choosing a knife is picking one with a good steel. The quality of the blade is vital to the quality of the knife; however, knowledge of what makes a good steel is not exactly common. Misleading marketing also makes it difficult to know if a steel is quality …
When it comes to kitchen knives there are two countries that dominate, Germany and Japan. Although both have a rich history of knife making, they also have very different traditions and a different focus of what the most important features of a quality knife are. In the knife world, you’ll always find the argument of …
Whether you have ambitions of a professional career in the kitchen, or you’re just a budding home cook, having the right tools can make a huge difference. Home cooks or chefs just at the beginning of their journey might not have the budget to outlay on the top end professional knives. That’s who this article …
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Knife brands aren’t exactly something we talk about in day-to-day conversation, and unfortunately, the internet is littered with hundreds of knives that claim to be quality but are in fact manufactured with poor quality, cheap materials. Whether you are an aspiring professional chef yourself, or just a home cook looking for good quality knives for …
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