Chef's Knives & Cutlery
Get the lowdown on chef's knives, paring knives, boning knives and more. If you can use it for slicing, dicing or chopping, here's where you'll find out about it!
Best Six-Inch Chef's Knives
Good chef's knives don't have to be long. Sometimes a shorter knife is better, especially for beginning cooks. A shorter blade gives you more control over the knife, which makes your job in the kitchen easier. And for most basic tasks — like slicing vegetables or chopping fresh herbs — six inches is plenty. Here's a list of the best 6-inch chef's knives.
Good chef's knives don't have to be long. Sometimes a shorter knife is better, especially for beginning cooks. A shorter blade gives you more control over the knife, which makes your job in the kitchen easier. And for most basic tasks — like slicing vegetables or chopping fresh herbs — six inches is plenty. Here's a list of the best 6-inch chef's knives.
The Anatomy of a Chef's Knife
A chef's knife is more than just a blade and a handle. Learn about the different parts of a chef's knife, including the tang, bolster, heel, rivets and more.
A chef's knife is more than just a blade and a handle. Learn about the different parts of a chef's knife, including the tang, bolster, heel, rivets and more.
Sharpening & Honing: Proper Knife Maintenance
Keeping your chef's knife sharp will make your job in the kitchen easier -- and safer, too. Here's a quick tip to help you do it right!
Keeping your chef's knife sharp will make your job in the kitchen easier -- and safer, too. Here's a quick tip to help you do it right!
How To Use A Whetstone: Proper Chef's Knife Maintenance
A whetstone is the best way to sharpen your chef's knife. It takes some practice, but you'll save time and money doing it yourself. This simple "how-to" will get you started!
A whetstone is the best way to sharpen your chef's knife. It takes some practice, but you'll save time and money doing it yourself. This simple "how-to" will get you started!
How To Use A Honing Steel: Proper Chef's Knife Maintenance
A honing steel helps keep the edge of your chef's knife aligned. Honing your knife isn't the same as sharpening it, but it's just as important. This simple "how-to" shows you how to do it!
A honing steel helps keep the edge of your chef's knife aligned. Honing your knife isn't the same as sharpening it, but it's just as important. This simple "how-to" shows you how to do it!
Video: Sharpening Knives With a Whetstone
This video will show you how to sharpen your knives at home with a whetstone.
This video will show you how to sharpen your knives at home with a whetstone.
The Correct Angle For Using A Whetstone Or Knife Steel
Whether you're sharpening your chef's knife on a whetstone or using a honing steel to keep the edge aligned, the knife should meet the stone or steel at an angle of 22½ degrees. These helpful graphics give you a visual guide to what 22½ degrees looks like.
Whether you're sharpening your chef's knife on a whetstone or using a honing steel to keep the edge aligned, the knife should meet the stone or steel at an angle of 22½ degrees. These helpful graphics give you a visual guide to what 22½ degrees looks like.