Or, one man’s story of seduction and betrayal by Calphalon knives. Once upon a time, on a whim, I bought a Calphalon santoku (see above) at BB&B. For a long time, it lay in a cupboard as some kind of backup knife to be used for experiments in honing or sharpening or anything else kitchenistic that
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Here are some of the latest deals on high-quality kitchen knives. We’re talking name-brand blades that will get sharp, and stay sharp, for a serious amount of time. As long as you treat them right, of course (see my Top Ten Tips). They should feel great in your hand and make you want to have fun in
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It’s that time of year again—post holidays—when everywhere you look prices on everything are getting slashed. Kitchen knives are no exception! Here are just a few (and some of the best) deals out there in kitchen-knife land. These are all high-quality kitchen knives—many of them on my recommended Best Chef Knives list, and if not on the
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Knowing how to chop an onion quickly is one of the most useful kitchen knife skills you’ll ever have the pleasure to know. Onions are the bedrock of so much cooking—from soups, to tomato sauces, to classic turkey stuffing, and the list goes on. So, if you like to cook, please do yourself a favor and be
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No doubt kitchen knife sets are festive and grand and really make you feel like a bona fide chef. But many times your kitchen knife needs might be better served by shopping piece by piece rather than springing for a set. Here’s why: 1) You’ll be free to mix and match brands and types of knives. Japanese
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