For a long time here at BA, we’ve resisted writing a story about the best knife set. It’s because in truth, we think the average home cook can get by just fine with three knives: a chef’s knife, a ...

We also spoke to Albert Nguyen, chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, about how to select and care for kitchen knives. Our top pick is the Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife because it easily ...

“but influenced by the French-style knives. It has a bit more curve to the blade, a little more lift to the tip, and it can kind of work in both ways.” The Shun Hikari chef’s knife was the ...

I used this for various tasks over a few weeks, and it quickly became my favorite, replacing even my Shun. It needed no ... It's one of the better German paring knives that I have used.

With a culinary degree, a master's in journalism, and nearly 20 years of experience, Jason Horn has spent his entire career writing about food and drinks. He lives in Los Angeles, where he grills ...