Serrated Knives
Published July 1, 2016.
Why are some knives a pain and others a pleasure? Everything counts, from the number and shape of the serrations to the width of the blade.
Slicing Knives
Published October 1, 2015.
Want perfect slices at your holiday table? Lose the chef’s knife.
Steak Knives
Published July 1, 2015.
Which set of steak knives can really cut it?
Serrated Paring Knives
Published May 1, 2015.
We put the serrated equivalents of our favorite paring knives to the test.
Grapefruit Knives
Published March 1, 2015.
Grapefruit knives are designed to section the pulp by hugging the walls and membranes of the fruit as you cut. We put five models to the test.
Carbon-Steel Knives
Published November 1, 2014.
Carbon-steel enthusiasts have long considered these knives sharper and more durable than stainless. But do they really perform better—and are they worth the upkeep?
Chef’s Knives for Kids
Published November 1, 2014.
We tested three different knife solutions that are both safe and age-appropriate for aspiring chefs.
Chef's Knives
Published September 1, 2013.
One chef’s knife has been a champ in our kitchen for nearly two decades. Can any other blade come close to offering what it does—and at a bargain price?
Oyster Knives
Published May 1, 2012.
The right one can make a difficult task a lot easier.
Shun Professional Electric Whetstone Knife Sharpener
Published May 1, 2012.
It was twice the price of our favorite electric knife sharpener, but could it perform twice as well?
Innovative Cutting Boards
Published February 1, 2012.
New twists on traditional cutting boards promise to streamline food preparation. Do they?
Test Kitchen à La Carte Knife Set
Published November 1, 2011.
Instead of wasting money on a set of mediocre knives (half of which you'll never use), you can create your own set of Test Kitchen all stars.
Knife Block Sets
Published November 1, 2011.
Nine pieces of matching cutlery, plus a block for easy storage? It could be a bargain—or a rip off.
Vegetable Cleavers
Published November 1, 2011.
It won't replace your all-purpose Western chef's knife, but if you chop a lot of vegetables, this may be your new go-to knife.
Best Buy à La Carte Knife Set
Published November 1, 2011.
If our Test Kitchen à la carte Knife Set is too expensive for you, we've compiled a list of our favorite inexpensive options.
Toss and Chop Salad Scissors
Published September 1, 2011.
This odd-looking pair of large kitchen shears, sports dual spring-loaded curved blades and a plastic scoop beneath the blades to capture items for slicing. Can it make the cut?
Kitchen Shears
Published April 1, 2011.
Sharp, comfortable shears are a kitchen essential. But do you need to spend $75 for a good pair?
Paring Knives
Published January 1, 2011.
Is it worth shelling out the bucks for forged German steel, or can a $5 blade make the cut?
Bagel Slicers
Published March 1, 2010.
If your confidence around serrated knives is questionable, a bagel slicing machine might be the answer.
AccuSharp Replacement Blades
Published March 1, 2010.
Is it worth spending almost as much for replacement blades as you would for a brand new sharpener?
Pizza Wheels
Published February 1, 2010.
If you use a knife to cut pizza, you’ll pull cheese in every direction. A pizza wheel is essential.
Electric Knives
Published December 1, 2009.
Electric knives might seem like relics of the 1960s, but we wanted to see if these knives had any place in the modern kitchen.
Asian Knife Sharpeners
Published November 1, 2009.
Is it worth it to invest in a sharpener specifically for your Asian knives?
Chef's Knives, Hybrid-Style
Published November 1, 2009.
In Europe, the chef's knife is a sturdy tool that can chop and slice anything. In Japan it's a thin, light precision instrument. What happens when East meets West?
More Essential Kitchen Equipment
Published July 1, 2009.
We rounded up equipment review winners and made a list of kitchen tools that every well-stocked kitchen should have.
