Magnus Pettersson has been caring for the knives of professional chefs for more than 25 years. He often jokes that he’s a knife doctor, and he both loves and hates carbon steel knives. If you ask him ...

While the specific model of everyday-carry knife that you choose will vary dramatically based on personal needs, taking care of any blade is fairly straightforward. As long as you keep it clean, dry, ...

Pocket knives, like quality leather boots and cast iron pans, possess inherent longevity. That goes for cheap knives, too. Even a $15 folder purchased at a hardware store can become a ...

A good knife should feel balanced and comfortable in your hand. Cook’s knives vary in size from 15-30cm, but for women’s smaller hands 20cm is usually a good size. Wash your knife by hand and towel ...

Knives are the backbone of any chef’s tool kit, and even if you use relatively cheap ones, you should still take good care of them. Clean and sharp knives are easier and safer than dull ones, and they ...

So you’ve invested in some high-quality knives and now, you want to make sure you don’t halve their lifespan by neglecting to care for them properly. After all, no one wants to shell out on a premium ...

But a good kitchen knife is only worth the cost of admission if you properly care for it and there's definitely a learning curve. I am, admittedly, the pot calling the kettle black. I've ruined plenty ...

As an Associate Food Editor, Bridget Hallinan primarily focuses on home cooking content for Food & Wine.com. She writes and edits recipe content, interviews chefs for helpful tips and tricks, and ...

Ask a professional chef about the most important tool in the kitchen and they’re likely to tell you: “a sharp knife.” A good knife can change the way you cook and make all your meal prep feel easier ...