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Best Knife Blocks & Storage

Modern Innovations 16 Inch Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar with Multipurpose Use as Knife Holder, Knife Rack, Knife Strip, Kitchen Utensil Holder, Tool Holder, Art Supply Organizer & Home Organizer
Easy Installation. ★ HEAVY-DUTY & MODERN DESIGN: This magnetic knife rack has a fully magnetic surface powered by a powerful neodymium magnet allows the magnetic knife holder to let even your largest knives to instantly hang safely and securely.
Reviews
"[It has been nearly a year and the magnetic bar hasn't moved a bit, even with daily use and the addition of heavy butcher knives. I've had several different sizes of cutlery, scissors, tweezers, a huge butcher's knife, and even car keys on this thing and it hasn't wiggles."
"Love it."
"After years of using a knife block, we decided to free up some counter space and install this magnetic strip for our knives."
"I was worried about how to store my knives and big metal utensils when I moved to a smaller apartment, this has been an excellent solution."
"It is wonderful to finally have so many of my knives off the counter (in the original box) and in a lovely organized display."
"Really wanted it to work for me, however longer than my cabinet and my knives wouldn’t fit on the angle- My husband swiped it up in a hurry and found a great use for it!"
"Exceptional heavy duty magnetic bar."
"Purchased this one because the description said it would stick to a metal refrigerator via the magnet on the back of the strip."
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J.A. Henckels International Statement 15 piece Knife Set with Block
Efficiently mince garlic with the 7" Hollow Edge Santoku, whose blade has small indentations, aka grantons, that prevent food from sticking while cutting. The traditional triple-rivet handles are curved for comfort and balance while the stainless steel endcap adds aesthetic appeal to your block display. Set includes 3" Paring Knife, 5" Serrated Utility, 7" Santoku Knife Hollow Edge, 8" Chef's Knife, 8" Bread Knife, 6 - 4.5" Steak Knife, Sharpening Steel, Kitchen Shears, and Hardwood Block. 3" Parer; 5" Serrated Utility; 5" HE Santoku; 7" HE Santoku; 8" Bread; 8" Chef; 4.5" Steak Knives (6); Kitchen Shears; 9" Sharpening Steel; 14-Slot Hardwood Block.
Reviews
"A good solid value but Henckel's economy set as steak knives are very disappointing indeed."
"The set works great and blades stay sharp."
"Was selected for the bride and groom as a present."
"Nice knives for a nice price!"
"Perfect kitchen set for a home chef."
"You can't go wrong with JA Henckels knives."
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Ouddy 16 Inch Magnetic Knife Holder, Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar, Magnetic Knife Strip, Knife Rack Strip
Now you'll be excited that your kitchen appears a multifunctional and practical holder, it can easily pack up knives, spoons, whisks, scissors and so on. Convenient for cooking time, effectively organizes your procedure, just do with the tools near by your hand. Ouddy magnetic knife holder is made from top quality stainless steel and featuring a powerful magnet. Ouddy magnetic knife tool bar can store knives and other metallic utensils within reach with strong magnetic attraction. Ouddy magnetic knife bar can mount onto kitchen walls with ease; all hardware included for easy installation; Your knives will stay in place and not slide off this magnetic knife rack.
Reviews
"Sticks to the refrigerator really good (tight) and looks very nice."
"I mounted this under a cabinet and it works great!"
"Side note- I have noticed that some of my smaller items that I have attached to it have started to become slightly magnetized... not bad, but my bottle cap opener sometimes holds onto the cap after taking it off."
"The magnet is so powerful it was hard to pull pieces apart without using the plastic strip."
"It has the ability to just stick to metal cabinets (love metal cabinet doors now!)."
"Put it right by the sink, my knife is only dirty if I'm using it, then wash wipe and slap it on the mag strip, any magnetic strip will work, but many have grooves, ledges, or surface texture and hold water and rust, i believe this strip is superior and won't rust for a long time."
"We bought two strips to put in our camper to save very limited drawer space."
"If I wait to long to remount it may be a challenge because the command strips coming away from the wall will mean I pull the entire Ouddy off-- then the back piece may be hard to pull away from the magnet..."
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Best Kitchen Cutlery Trays

Rubbermaid No-Slip Cutlery Tray, Large, Black with Tan
5 large slots and 2 expandable trays provide storage space for all of your flatware and serving utensils.
Reviews
"Specifically, the interior dimensions of the organizer are as follows: the five silverware slots are 1.75 inches wide, 10 inches long and 1.75 inches deep; the compartment on the top of the organizer is 11 inches wide, 4 inches long, and 1.75 inches deep."
"This one fits the new drawer and holds 10each of our standard eating utensils, plus the larger section holds oversized serving utensils. The non-slip surface on the inside bottom of each compartment prevents the utensils from sliding around when the drawer is opened/closed."
"I could never go back to a basic flatware tray after using this new and improved tray."
"I was surprised at how very nice looking this silverware holder is for being made by Rubbermaid (nothing wrong with Rubbermaid but just usually not that great looking)."
"To make sure it didn't budge I placed a circle shaped piece of plastic ridged shelf liner between the tray and the drawer bottom and now it doesn't move at all."
"It's a sturdy product but the slots are way too narrow for the flatware I have."
"After years of being annoyed by a cutlery tray that only had four vertical slots, I decided it was time to do the obvious and just look for one with five."
"It does not slip around in the drawer and the compartments are large enough to accommodate my full set of silverware and serving set without overcrowding or spilling out."
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Best Knife Blocks

20 Slot Bamboo Universal Knife Block Without Knives. Knife Storage Organizer and Holder by Shenzhen Knives.
We heard your feedback and complaints, and we have improved our knife slots design: We designed the knife slots for easier handling and made them larger to better accommodate your larger knives. We made all the knife slots wider, allowing you to fit a larger variety of blade sizes; so you don't have to worry about not being able to fit your specialty knives, or having to search for the correct slot every time. We listen to you and study our competitors, as we always ask “How can we make it better?” Our products are meticulously planned and designed to work better with your lifestyle. Sure, we could design a shiny gold foil box to entice shoppers, but our bucks go into our products, not our packaging. Bamboo is a grass, and unlike hardwood trees, it regrows after harvesting. Dimensions: 8"H x 5"W x 11"L. All the knife slots are wider, allowing you to fit a larger variety of blade sizes.
Reviews
"I don't know what kind of anorexic knives they have, but all of my varied sizes and brands fit wonderfully without wobbling or being weird."
"We have a lot of knives, and I recently bought a 10 inch Bob Kramer by Zwilling so I needed a larger knife block that would also house the knives we had stored away in the drawer."
"The only drawback is that to keep the block compact, knives are close together which can make access a little slow."
"I don't know whether it was the rubber feet or what, but it rocked on a level surface and couldn't be adjusted."
"slots for knives are extra wide, I can't imagine finding a Kitchen knife that won't fit in this block."
"It holds my steak knives and all my other knives too."
"I admit that when I was looking to replace my old block, I was looking at numbers of slots and didn't even really think about the size of the slots."
"Bamboo makes up only the visible part of the knife block, about 1/8th inch deep. The rest of the block appears to be a hard wood (very similar to the Wustoff It replaces)."
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Best Knife Cases, Holders & Protectors

Victorinox RH Forschner BladeSafe for 6-Inch to 8-InchKnife Blades
RH Forschner by Victorinox knives feature high carbon, stainless steel blades, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A sure-grip handle with a finger guard is valuable feature since the handle inevitably gets greasy, wet, or both. Universal knife holder that's ideal for protecting, storing or transporting knives. Locks and secures knife for optimal safety; great choice for traveling chefs.
Reviews
"If you have the 8 inch Victorinox chef knife, you might be wondering if you should get the 6-8 inch protector, or the 8 to 10."
"I also got one for my 8 inch chefs knive, and can take both my 3" paring knife and my 8" chefs knife (both Victorianox) with me when I go to a friends house and help cook dinner."
"To safely lock the blade in the guard, I have to let the back of the blade stick out the back of the guard, thus preventing the rear of the guard from closing completely."
"Fit nice on my 210mm (8 1/4") Tojiro DP Gyuto and held it snug with rubber pads so the blade edge couldn't hit anything."
"I have this style of knife safe for my two "fancy" knives for many years and they work great."
"They make a great gift for anyone you know who likes to cook but has terrible knives every time you've tried to cook with them at their house :p."
"These work out great for my $hun knives."
"I have to line it up just right, or the blade's edge rubs on the plastic hooks that keep the case closed.Traps moisture, make sure your knife is very dry or it will be damp later."
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Best Magnetic Knife Strips

Modern Innovations 16 Inch Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar with Multipurpose Use as Knife Holder, Knife Rack, Knife Strip, Kitchen Utensil Holder, Tool Holder, Art Supply Organizer & Home Organizer
Easy Installation. ★ HEAVY-DUTY & MODERN DESIGN: This magnetic knife rack has a fully magnetic surface powered by a powerful neodymium magnet allows the magnetic knife holder to let even your largest knives to instantly hang safely and securely.
Reviews
"[It has been nearly a year and the magnetic bar hasn't moved a bit, even with daily use and the addition of heavy butcher knives. I've had several different sizes of cutlery, scissors, tweezers, a huge butcher's knife, and even car keys on this thing and it hasn't wiggles."
"Love it."
"After years of using a knife block, we decided to free up some counter space and install this magnetic strip for our knives."
"I personally like to keep my best and sharpest blades off the countertop when cooking: Protect the blade edge and prevent any accidents. You will be happy and pleased with this product and find that it can be placed a number of places."
"I have a set of 10 knives on the magnetic bar."
"It is wonderful to finally have so many of my knives off the counter (in the original box) and in a lovely organized display."
"I must admit I have a bit of a magnet fetish, so this magnetic knife/tool rack hits several high notes for me."
"Purchased this one because the description said it would stick to a metal refrigerator via the magnet on the back of the strip."
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Best Knife Sharpeners

Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener, Precision Sharpening Guides with Premium Abrasive Belts, Fast, Easy, Repeatable, & Consistent Results, & can Sharpen Lawn, Garden, & Bladed Shop Tools
Gine belt is used to hone knives, sharpen serrations, & for quick touch-ups on blades that were recently sharpened. Heavier duty knives such as hunting knives, outdoor knives, & most pocket knives use 50° guide, & includes a 65° guide for sharpening common household scissors, & a guide for sharpening single-sided serrations. VERSATILE TOOL SHARPENER - Sharpens common cutting tools including scissors, axes, hatchets, mower blades, garden shears, shovels, & most tools with a cutting edge.
Reviews
"Hands down the only sharpener you will ever need."
"Great Little Tool, I've sharpened My Knives, Scissors and hatchet."
"The Work Sharp knife and tool sharpener came to us promptly and is easily set and used."
"Seriously the best knife sharpener you will ever own."
"It is simple to use and does great job."
"It will take some time to test this thing out."
"He loves it and uses it for many different things."
"It is difficult to prevent eating more metal at the beginning of the sharpening (yes, I only turned the work sharp on after the blade was placed and moved the blade simultaneous to turning it on), but the YouTube videos helped with keeping the knife tips proper and not rounded."
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Best Kitchen Knife Sets

Chicago Cutlery Fusion 18pc Block Set
Fusion collection has professional high-carbon stainless steel forged blades with black comfort-grip poly handles. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"I can recommend the knives as very good kitchen tools, though be careful to hand wash and dry immediately to avoid rust. The physical appearance of the set is an irritation but for me it's not a deal breaker if I have really good knives."
"I bought one set for my mother-in-law (she loves them) and she cut herself the day she got them."
"I just love my new knife set! My favorite knife in the set is the smaller Santoku knife."
"If I have to make one suggestion I would be an extremely minor one and I would suggest that Chicago Cutlery round the corner at the handle end of the blade edge as it is very sharp and tends to catch and cut the washcloth when washing and the towel when drying."
"I attempted to cut a pineapple today with the largest knife and the handle literally snapped off while making the first cut."
"To the eye, it's gorgeous, but once you place your beautiful knives into the block, unless you care nothing about how your knives are show-cased, you will become very disappointed. I would suggest going with a different Knife Block Set if you care about how your set will look once it's on the counter...If you don't, the knives themselves would be a great choice."
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Best Kitchen Knife Accessories

Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener, Precision Sharpening Guides with Premium Abrasive Belts, Fast, Easy, Repeatable, & Consistent Results, & can Sharpen Lawn, Garden, & Bladed Shop Tools
Gine belt is used to hone knives, sharpen serrations, & for quick touch-ups on blades that were recently sharpened. Heavier duty knives such as hunting knives, outdoor knives, & most pocket knives use 50° guide, & includes a 65° guide for sharpening common household scissors, & a guide for sharpening single-sided serrations. VERSATILE TOOL SHARPENER - Sharpens common cutting tools including scissors, axes, hatchets, mower blades, garden shears, shovels, & most tools with a cutting edge.
Reviews
"I can craft a razor sharp edge on any of my numerous outdoor knives or my wifes' kitchen knives in about 5 minutes each."
"I almost returned it because it made my pocket knife TOO SHARP, feels like I'm carrying around a running chainsaw."
"I love my knives sharp as I do all my cooking from scratch, including cutting up large chunks of meat and chickens."
"Scissor guide has 1/4" of support, no magnet to hold blade in place, the little one has 3/4" of support with a magnet to keep the blade at the correct angle, far superior to the KO edition, also not much support on the KO edition for a knife, making it very easy to end up with a multi angle edge, almost like free handing the knife on a belt sander. The smaller version has a deep knife guide making it much easier to get a consistent fixed angle."
"First free hand, then Lansky kit, then Spyderco Tri Angle. Sharpens razor sharp in just a few minutes and scary sharp with a little green honing compound."
"I purchased this as a christmas present for my father."
"He loves it and uses it for many different things."
"I've tried many, many other sharpeners, including the following, in the last year alone: * Presto 08800 EverSharp electric knife sharpener(and a much more expensive, higher-grade model of the same type, which was a terrible waste of $150+ bucks), * Dremel A679-02 Sharpening Attachment Kit (A total waste of money--don't bother! ), * Smith Abrasives CCKS 2-Step Knife Sharpener and Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener (Both handy little sharpeners for knives, if you're on the go), and. * Accusharp 012C Combo Pack Knife Sharpener (Does alright in a pinch, but results are minimal; definitely not for regular sharpening duties). The Work Sharp WSKTS Knife and Tool Sharpener beats every other sharpener I've tried. - We've restored most of our old, dinged-up garden tools and shears, (Sadly, I couldn't do them all; I haven't yet discovered a way to sharpen ones with short blades and no way to unhinge/separate the blades from each other. And, instead of dealing with more frustration over yet-another sharpening product that didn't live up to its marketing, I finally have a tool that I KNOW won't ruin my blades, but will instead keep them razor-sharp. - I even sharpened an entire box of old scissors I've ruined over the years trying to sharpen them with other devices...to my awe, scissors that couldn't even cut through paper now cut like new again. And, most surprising: after ALL THAT SHARPENING, the belt I used for it all still looks BARELY USED (I did order Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener (WSKTS) Replacement Belt Kit, thinking I'd need them soon with all the sharpening I needed to do, but these belts are apparently made to last). ***). Anyhow, for lefties, I definitely recommend using it right-handed (in other words: hold the tool with your left hand, and guide the blade with your right), if you can--you'll get much better results, rather than trying to use it the other way around--and you are less likely to apply too much pressure onto the blade, anyway, which could result in an uneven or improperly-angled blade surface."
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Best Carving Knives & Forks

Victorinox 12 Inch Fibrox Pro Slicing Knife with Granton Blade
“Highly Recommended" by a leading gourmet consumer magazine that features unbiased ratings and reviews of cookware and kitchen equipment, this Slicer is preferred due to its comfortable handle, superior weight and balance, and its ability to precisely slice through meats in one single stroke . Tested against dozens of other slicing knives, some with price tags nearly 3 times the cost of this knife, the 12" Fibrox Pro Slicer is best in class. Optimally weighted with high-quality, lightweight European steel that reduces hand and wrist fatigue, the 12" Fibrox Pro Slicer is comfortable even after extended use. Depending on what is being cut, these grooves will fill with juices or create pockets of air, which decrease friction and prevent food from sticking to the blade. Whether a seasoned, or novice home chef, Victorinox Swiss Army offers not only the right tools and the know-how, but most importantly, the confidence to achieve one’s culinary aspirations. Today, Victorinox Swiss Army still sells a handful of accessories, including the High Heat Turner line, under the Forschner name. There, he and the cutlers’ union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as “inoxydable" and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. Long and narrow in shape, with a razor sharp edge designed for maximum cutting performance, this knife is suited for slicing everything from meats, to cakes, to sandwiches.
Reviews
"I plan to replace my nine Chicago knives one at a time with the Victorinox equivalents."
"As good as I expect from Victorinox, which means good."
"I bought a 13lb Prime Rib Roast and cut it into 17, 1" ribeye steaks and 1 1/2 pound ground steak hamburgers."
"This is a long knife."
"I use it to cut caramels after turning out of a 7 1/2"x11 glass pan onto a cutting board."
"roast, it was exactly right."
"It's BIG but slices like a dream, even just a roasted chicken."
"The knife I received was not sharp at all."
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Best Boning & Fillet Knives

Mercer Culinary Genesis 6-Inch Forged Flexible Boning Knife
Style Name: 6-Inch Forged Flexible Boning Knife. Bolster strengthens the knife, adds durability, and provides excellent balance for better handling when cutting food. Taper-ground edge allows for added stability, easy honing, long lasting sharpness, and increased efficiency when cutting and chopping.
Reviews
"I actually like this knife better than a chef's knife because it feels more maneuverable."
"I bought this knife primarily for chopping vegetables for salads."
"This is the best small knife I've ever owned and I've had many over the years."
"This might not be the best heavy duty knife for things like cutting a watermelon or carving meat."
"Excellent knife for the money."
"I love it, i'm almost always in the kitchen and i can use this knife for everything, since cutting a lemon in half or a big pork shoulder-butt for a mexican pozole..."
"It's large enough to cut anything I need to, but the grip is so comfortable it doesn't feel at all awkward to use."
"Solid knife."
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Best Steak Knives

AmazonBasics Premium 8-Piece Steak Knife Set
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Reviews
"In the second, I have cut slices with both the AmazonBasics knife and with the cheap knife I was replacing."
"I have my everlasting and sharp as can be Cutco steak knives. If too pricey, I figured I'd order 10 and make do by pre-slicing some meat. But, you figure I needed these for one night and so long as they didn't disintegrate during the dinner, I figure it's just added cost to the dinner if they should fall apart right afterwards. Imagine my surprise when I open the box to find an actual single-piece construction, a viciously sharp serrated tip/edge and an incredibly sturdy feel in the hand. Now, given that I'm comparing this to steak knives that cost well over $500 for the set ( Cutco: https://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?item=4-pc-steak-knife-set ), it's not surprising that Cutco is better in terms of sharpness. Perhaps serrating the edge all the way through would have pushed the price up--in which case, fine, I'll take the first half of the knife. set, getting two of these knives is no problem at all."
"These are a nice weight, but the blade isn't all that sharp, it's the serrations that do the cutting."
"Looks well made,Good price for a set of 8.They do not cut steak very well,More of a rip and tare.Cuts chicken cutlets o.k."
"I'm not sure what it would cost to round the spine and handle scales for a more comfortable fit in the hand, but I would be willing to pay 50% more to get those improvements, plus dishwasher safe."
"I wish they came with a knife block, because they're a little too wide to fit into the block of the knife set I was replacing."
"I can tell they aren't the sharpest steak knives I've used, but these are probably the sales tax of the steak knives that are super sharp."
"I was looking to purchase a set of steak knives and because of the overwhelming great reviews I went ahead and ordered this set."
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Best Kitchen Shears

MAIRICO Ultra Sharp Premium Heavy Duty Kitchen Shears and Multi Purpose Scissors
The best professional kitchen shears that deliver impeccable performance inside the kitchen as well as outside. IMPECCABLE PERFORMANCE FOR KITCHEN TASKS: The blades are ultra sharp and deliver highly precise cuts with minimal effort. You would want an extra pair for cutting cardboards, papers, hard plastic of product boxes, trimming rose stems, etc. TOP PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE: We're confident you'll find the shears amazing, delivering enjoyable, buttery smooth feel to each cut of meat, skin or fat.
Reviews
"I use them to trim pineapple tops, open bags, and many other things as needed. (Plus, working in a commercial kitchen, I have access to a commercial dishwasher that I can run these through and kill all bacteria as needed.)."
"Sharper than expected."
"Great grip!"
"I'm very happy with this purchase and was glad to find them on sale right when I needed them."
"I use these scissors for cutting up the many boxes we receive and need to break down and recycle on the daily."
"Don't get me wrong, I love using these shears."
"Started to rust after 2 weeks."
"Not sure if our pair is defective, but where the 2 pieces connect it is a very loose."
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Best Bread & Serrated Knives

Victorinox Swiss Army 10-1/4" Serrated Bread Knife with Fibrox Handle, 47547
Recommended by many leading culinary publications and blogs for its versatility, razor sharp blade, and comfortable handle, this knife has topped dpoundsens of other serrated knives, including ones that are double its price! The sharp points of the serrated edge pierce into hard crusty loaves or soft skinned fruits and veggies to maintain a strong hold and offer better control throughout slicing. The heft helps to make quick work of melon rinds and pineapples, while the razor sharp blade is perfect for slicing delicate eggplants and peaches. At 10 ¼", the blade is long enough to saw through large loaves of bread or cakes, but still has the control needed for cutting smaller items like tomatoes and baguettes. A curved blade allows you to comfortably slice soft fruits and vegetables with a rocking motion, and it has plenty of knuckle clearance which is something a straight bread knife cannot offer. Optimally weighted with high-quality, lightweight European steel reduces hand and wrist fatigue, making it comfortable even after extended use in the home kitchen. Whether a seasoned, or novice home chef, Victorinox Swiss Army offers not only the right tools and the know-how, but most importantly, the confidence to achieve one’s culinary aspirations. There, he and the cutlers’ union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. Please NOTE that this item ships with the international item number 5.2933.26 on the blade and not 40547, 45547, 47547.US2, or 47547 but is the same 10.25" Fibrox Pro Bread Knife.
Reviews
"My FIL cut into his hand when slicing a hamburger bun not knowing how shape they are."
"This is fIne for occasional loaves of crusty bread but mostly using for foods requiring a serrated edge. (This knife had been America's Test Kitchen best buy bread knife for a while until the recently ATK highly recommended the lower priced Mercer Culinary Millennia 10-Inch Wide Bread Knife took its place."
"This left me with some wonderful artisan bread I purchased and not one sharp enough knife to use to cut the crust and my bread knife went missing."
"If you like weight, these might not work well for you, but I find these knives are such a practical and helpful addition to the kitchen."
"Granted, my old bread knife was a hand-me-down and I had no idea how to sharpen a bread knife."
"The shape is great, and the cutting edge is perfect for bread and similar cutting challenges."
"After working for over 20 years in restaurant kitchens this was easily one of my favorite and most often used prep tools."
"I did a fair bit of research and decided on this particular knife because it had stellar reviews and would be great for our needs (simple & frequent at home cooking)."
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Best Cake Knives

Fat Daddio's Bread/Cake Knives, 14 Inches
Fat Daddio's professional bread/cake knives are made 16 gauge stainless steel with serrated blades. The length and extra-sharp serrated edge makes this great for torting cakes, slicing bread, or any general kitchen demand.
Reviews
"I have always wanted a knife long enough to cut cakes completely across and slice bread with ease. The handle adds another 5 inches or so to the overall length."
"But I must say this thing is a bit on the gigantic side to not include some sort of sheath... My husband nearly wet himself when he opened the mail and found that I had ordered such a small machete, I mean large bread knife...."
"Nice quality and great for bigger jobs, like creating cake layers, slicing large bread rounds or whole, large fruit (watermelon, pineapple, etc.)."
"I cut through 9" cake without any problems.Highly recommended."
"I needed a good knife to cut though my homemade bread loaves nicely and not tear them to shreds.. After reading the reviews I selected to purchasse the 10" Fat Daddio knife. So if you want a knife that can cut through bread nicely this is the one I would recommend. If I had a large enough slot in my knife block I would buy the 14" also.....but my block is not 100% full."
"We've owned this knife for three years, and it's still extremely sharp (though to be fair, 95% of its use has been cutting cakes, so that has to be taken into consideration)."
"I ordered this to use with my BreadPal slicing guide (sort of a mitre box for bread), which needs a long knife to work well. This knife is so long that it will cut through a thick loaf with only a couple of strokes, reducing the amount of back-and-forth sawing I had to do with shorter knives."
"As with most of my purchases, I read the reviews before adding to the cart. Some of the reviews about this knife mentioned the size."
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Best Kitchen Utility Knives

Mercer Culinary Millennia 11-Inch Granton Slicer Knife
Size: 11-Inch Granton Edge Slicer |. Color: Black. The highest quality Japanese steel allows for easy blade maintenance and rapid sharpening for a razor-sharp edge.
Reviews
"i cut crusty breads, soft breads, i cut very thin crostini, i cut chunks of focaccia, i cut them hot or cold, often very fast. for the amount of bread i cut, i prefer this heavier duty style, as i know i wont bend or dent it, & i sometimes also use it for rough work like trimming the tough skin off a huge 'leg' of prosciutto, or as a kind of tough wedge for roughly cutting apart a huge wheel of cheese or whole melon, which i do by pushing it through more than sawing."
"That, of course, was my fault and the result of a momentary lack of attention while slicing a loaf of ciabatta bread."
"I had been using a bread knife from a Tramontina set, and while it was not horrible it would tend to tear the bread when it was very fresh. At 10" it is long enough to go through the slicing guide and so sharp it produces slices that look like they were cut by machine."
"Used for carving Thanksgiving turkey."
"Great grip, the blade glides through bread and tomatoes, curved shape means you can more easily cut all the way through something."
"For $17 I figured I'd give this knife a try and if it proved to be inadequate for slicing bread I'd use it for cutting up cardboard boxes. My old bread knife, which had seen better days (cut up too many cardboard boxes), made slicing our bread more of a task than it needed to be."
"I left my cheapo bread knife far up north at a friend's cabin, and found that enough excuse to get this puppy."
"What a great knife for the money."
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Best Chef's Knives

Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch Chef's FFP
“Highly Recommended” for over 20 years by a leading gourmet consumer magazine that features unbiased ratings and reviews of cookware and kitchen equipment, this Chef's Knife is preferred due to its comfortable handle, superior weight and balance, and razor sharp edge that rarely requires re-sharpening. Perfectly suited for dicing onions, mincing shallots, chopping herbs, crushing garlic, slicing meats of all varieties, and shredding cabbage, its versatility will quickly make it your go-to knife. Both lightweight and durable, the textured handle offers perfect balance and feels secure even when greasy or wet, allowing for precise and effortless cuts every time. For all of these reasons, Fibrox Pro cutlery has been the choice of culinary professionals for decades, and also due in part to the fact that it is hygienic and dishwasher safe. Whether a seasoned, or novice home chef, Victorinox Swiss Army offers not only the right tools and the know-how, but most importantly, the confidence to achieve one’s culinary aspirations. There, he and the cutlers’ union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as “inoxydable” and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. Cook's illustrated winner the best and a bargain 8" chef's knife item number 47520 (Consumer packaging number), 40520(Commercial Bulk Number), or 45520(Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging) are the same knife with swiss item #5.2063.20 printed on the blade.
Reviews
"I own a cheap Wolfgang Puck cutlery set that I purchased for $35 at Sams Club (which includes the Chef's Knife). I recently purchased a Wusthof Cook's Knife based on America's Test Kitchen recommendation, and I received this Victorinox as a gift. I end up using the Victorinox more than the other knives, because I don't have to worry about the care or damaging it as much since it's a fraction of the price, and it works really well. If I'm cutting up quite a few items, I'll use the Wusthof because the weight does help to make it a little less work in the end."
"They're workhorses that perform nearly as well as - and, depending on the knife - as well or better than high-end forged instruments costing three times as much. Your high-end Japanese or German cutlery will absolutely shame Victorinox Forschner knives in terms of appearance. You will find yourself using far less muscle when slicing things with Victorinox Forschner knives, if you're used to a crappy $50 box set. A: Fibrox is Victorinox' name for a specially-textured handle material, which I'm pretty sure is just a proprietary plastic compound. This is going to sound weird, but Fibrox kind of has the texture of a cat's tongue... meaning it's a little rough. The weird thing about Fibrox - and the one reason - aside from durability and cutting performance - that so many line cooks rely on these, is the fact that they do NOT become slippery when the knife or your hands are damp. That said, you'll find that the Swiss Classic knives are more likely to come as a set, which can save you a little money over buying individually. Put it this way: My wife and I cook dinner 4-5 times per week, and on top of that, these knives also get the brunt of our general, daily use (cutting bread, etc.). You can get a feel for the brand, their handles, and their blades, and then make your future buying decisions with your experience in mind... and if you hate it... then it's not like you're out a ton of money."
"There is a slight antiseptic odour on the handle (already dissipating with just a day's use though) Nice sharp edge and a much lighter blade than my wusthof. Tried to mince some parsely today and the knife didn't do a very good job...cutting board was stained green from the knife crushing the leaves."
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Best Electric Knives

Cuisinart CEK-50 Cordless Electric Knife, Black
Cordless and rechargeable for maximum convenience, the Cuisinart Electric Knife features a powerful motor and two dishwasher-safe stainless steel blades to make short work of any slicing task. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
"It comes with 2 blades a carving blade and a bread blade."
"Found that an entirely new knife was not too much more costly than just one set of meat blades."
"It didn't cut as well as this unit and felt unbalanced, but worse the Hamilton Beach has a blade release button right where one's thumb rests when using the device In my opinion this design is a safety hazard and at a minimum made the knife almost unusable for me. The limitation of this review for the reader is that I've only used the knife at Thanksgiving and Christmas to carve turkeys. Those to me are pressure sorts of situations, which may seem silly, but I rarely carve meat and want it to go well. This product would make a very nice gift and is in a reasonable price range."
"Part of the motor was pressing from the inside which caused the casing to break."
"During its second use, while cleaning it, without doing any kind of physical damage or dropping it, the body split wide open."
"4th time I opened the box to use I noticed about a 3 inch jagged crack in the plastic handle of the knife."
"Plastic knives cut the meat like it was butter. YET the brand new electric knife would not cut it."
"I thought I was not doing it right, so I had my girl friend ( a professional chef) use it. I am returning it, but wanted to put my opinion."
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Best Asian Knives

Imarku Pro Kitchen 8 inch Chefs Knife High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Knives Ergonomic Equipment
Imarku Professional 8 Inch Chef's Knife for all of your seasons The Imarku 8-inch knife is designed for professionals who include chefs, culinary experts, food caterers as well as an ordinary person.It is a multipurpose knife that is ideal for various tasks which include cutting, chopping, dicing and slicing vegetables, fruits, fish, meat and other products. -Versatile and Classy: Being a multi-functional knife, the Imarku 8-inch chef's knife is suitable for most cutting applications in the kitchen. Multi-functional knife-It is classified and designed to be multipurpose knife for professional applications .It cuts,dices,slices,chops and also cuts meat off bones. Ultra-sharp edge- Sharpness is key to achieving the best cuts and this is evident in the knife's blade which is quite sharp and will remain this way even after tough tasks such as cutting tough meat or removing flesh from bones.
Reviews
"I have purchased several sets over the years and can count on two hands how many times I have used my chef knife because I find it cumbersome to use, too big and the blades not being good on them."
"Nice heavy Chef's knife for everyday kitchen use."
"The chef knife is pretty nice with sharp blade."
"Sharp, light weight, handle is very comfortable."
"I am a home cook and have bought quite a few knives over the last couple of years."
"Sharp and works well."
"It's very sharp and lightweight; it cuts through vegetables and meat very well."
"It is sharp, the handle is perfect for big handers like myself."
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Best Specialty Knives

Cast Magnesium Apple/Potato Peeler by Spiralizer, Durable Heavy Duty Die Cast Magnesium Alloy Apple/Potato Peeler Corer
CAST MAGNESIUM APPLE PEELER by Spiralizer, Durable Heavy Duty Die Cast Magnesium Alloy Apple Slicer, Corer, Peeler. MADE TO LAST - Forged From Ultra-Strong Die Cast Magnesium, not brittle steel for greater stability and strength.
Reviews
"Circumstances created in my household nearly 2 years made it necessary for me to learn how to cook - or starve, and frozen dinners were no longer a gustatorially-satisfying option. While the deserts were certainly tasty, the laborious nature of cutting, peeling and coring apples by hand made it almost no longer worthwhile."
"In no time at all and with virtually no effort, it will peel, core, and slice an apple."
"Plus, my parent's peeler was attached to a wooden block, so you had to hold it down when turning the crank because it required too much force to turn."
"My husband’s favorite dessert is apple pie, and for that reason alone I love this Apple Peeler! Occasionally if I push the apple on too hard, or it’s not as ripe, it doesn’t come off quite as easily but it’s still usually quick."
"I recommend this product to anyone with small children or those who do not like the tedious task of slicing and peeling a lot of apples and potatoes."
"Did an excellent job job slicing and coring the first three dozen apples for the dehydrator."
"I love your product!"
"We have used this once so far, his is my first apple peeler and i am over the moon with how easy it is to use and the durability of the product is great!"
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Best Paring Knives

J.A. Henckels International CLASSIC 4" Paring/Utility Knife
The Henckels International CLASSIC 4" Paring/Utility Knife boasts a precision, fine-edge blade that is honed for long-lasting sharpness. With a seamless transition from blade to handle, the knives' fully forged construction provides balance as the traditional triple-rivet handles encourage tireless cutting. Henckels' International Classic is a moderately priced cutlery line made in countries other than the company's home of Germany. Fully forged construction offers durability and a seamless transition from blade to handle. 4-inch paring knife, great for peeling, cutting, and shaping fruits and vegetables.
Reviews
"This is my favorite paring knife ever."
"Bought as a replacement for a Gerber "lifetime" blade, that snapped at the tang, and is no longer made."
"Great pairing knife and easy to re-sharpened."
"I had broken my very old and well-used Henckels 3-inch knife and was so grateful to find this 4-inch knife on amazon..."
"The ones made in Germany are their top of the line and feel great."
"Excellent knife."
"This seems to be a very well-made knife, and is VERY sharp."
"This is my third knife this size in my Henckels set."
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Best Cutting Boards

OXO Good Grips Cutting and Carving Board
The Boards are made of durable, non-porous, odor-resistant polypropylene that resists deep scratches and won’t dull sharp knives. Thanks to great materials and a smart design, this cutting and carving board from OXO makes prepwork faster, safer, and easier to clean up. Created from a thick piece of nonporous and odor-resistant polypropylene, the board features hand-friendly tapered grips that serve the dual purpose of slip-resistance. Soft, tapered handles make lifting Board easy.
Reviews
"Bought this as a replacement for the same cutting board that I bought several years ago."
"This cutting board was recommended by "America's Test Kitchen" and I found that the rating is correct."
"The little groove on the edge is great to keep liquids from spilling off the edge."
"Compact size and doesn't slide around while you cut on it."
"I like this board."
"I honestly can find no faults with this excellent cutting board."
"Finally, a cutting board big enough for my needs!"
"I already have several smaller bamboo cutting boards, but do occasionally bring home 4-5# salmon fillets or hamachi fillets and this size is definitely necessary... OXO is a very trustworthy brand and I have not had any issues yet with this product and/or any other OXO product that I have previously purchased."
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Best Cleavers

Kacebela Chef Knife, Chef's Knife 8 inches, Kitchen knife High Carbon, Stainless Steel Knives for chef
It is a chef knife for multipurpose including cutting, chopping, dicing and slicing vegetables, fruits, fish, meat and also ideal for removing flesh off bones as well as pounding /smashing garlic. The chef knife is crafted by German engineering and features a toughened stainless steel 8-inches blade. The steel blade contains 0.6%-0.75% for more strength and durability, and consists of 16%-18% chrome material to ensure the knife is resistant against rust/corrosion and won't rust. The Kacebela 8-inch kitchen knife made from high-quality stainless steel can be used in hard tasks and still maintain its functionality for a very long time. If you are not satisfied with our product, just contact us and we can offer a full refund. 【Multi-purpose】- The KACEBELA chef knife is designed to be multipurpose knife for professional applications, suitable for cutting, dicing, slicing, chopping and also removing flesh off bones. 【Ultra-sharp edge】- Multipurpose chef's knife designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing with razor sharp, laser-tested, tapered knife edge is ground to form an exacting angle, to hold a sharp edge longer and ensures maximum cutting performance and durability to ensure the beauty and taste of the foods.
Reviews
"Its packages really nice and definitely will feel good to give as a gift."
"My husband has much larger hands than I do and he also says the knife is very comfortable to handle."
"I used this to make Thanksgiving dinner with from the turkey carving to cutting the potatoes and it worked great."
"I like it because since this doesnt have a spot in our butcher block keeping it in the box will help it from getting dull faster."
"And it is very sharp."
"It is very sharp so you should be careful, but it slices onions and celery with ease."
"I have never had a chef knife before, and this one is nicely balanced with a good blade."
"I received the packaging when I was very comfortable, knife handle feel comfortable, the blade is very sharp, cut things very quickly very comfortable, a very high knife, which I used the most comfortable knife, and his stainless steel The blade feels very durable!"
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