Shun is a Japanese word that means at the peak of perfection, which is the exact description of this outstanding company. With highly skilled artisans famed for their aesthetic designs and traditional style of production, Shun has been producing the highest quality of blades for more than 100 years in honor of the exalted […]
You’re serious about cooking, and you’re looking for information about the best kitchen knives. But there’s so much information available on the web that you’re confused. Rightly so! Some sites assume you already know a great deal. Others give partial or limited information, presenting the author’s preferences as facts. Sometimes the author is shilling for a […]
If there’s one thing that is certain about cooking in someone else’s kitchen, it is that their knives are not as good as your own. This is true at grandma’s kitchen and it’s true about the house knives at restaurants. Professional cooks, like any other craftsmen, bring their own tools for the job. Doubly so […]
There are a lot of exciting knife storage options available now. Our goals for knife storage are to protect the sharp edges, prolong the time between sharpening, keep the knife clean and dry, and increase kitchen safety by not having sharp knives lying around or knocking around in a drawer. Reaching into a drawer and […]
One of the first questions to pop up when shopping for higher end kitchen knives is whether you are looking at stainless steel knives only or if you are open to carbon steel. Maybe you hadn’t considered it yet, but carbon steel is not new by any means; the very first steel made was carbon […]
Your kitchen needs the best meat cleaver. If you don’t have a meat cleaver, you’ll spend countless hours in the kitchen trying to chop through slabs of meat. Meat cleavers are designed to withstand hard chops from a chef without breaking in the process. Small kitchen knives should never be used to chop meat. You […]
So you’ve put in some time and money shopping for a nice kitchen knife set. Aside from your technique and the food you are cutting, cutting boards have the biggest impact on your knife performance and edge retention. Your knife can cut into boards that are too soft or even worse, sink in and twist […]
Cangshan is a brand of knives from China. The history of the brand is important because it demonstrates the quality of the knives. Henry Liu founded the company, formerly a kitchenware brand, and traveled the world to find a blade smith that could produce the quality he demanded of his brand. He tested knives from […]
With more than 50 years in the business, Calphalon is a leading brand in the cookware and cutlery industry. Part of what makes their knives so appealing to consumers (ourselves included) is that they’re highly affordable – without sacrificing on quality. Calphalon has more than 20 knife sets available, but these three in particular stand […]
Ask any chef and they’ll tell you that a good set of knives is the cornerstone of any kitchen – commercial or home. The right knives can cut prep time in half and help you achieve special cuts with ease. When it comes to knife brands, Wusthof is the king of the castle. Founded in […]
Global knives are considered some of the top kitchen knives in the world. Excellent cutting power is offered through thin, durable blades, and the brand designs elegant knives that are easy-to-clean and feature one-piece designs that are superior in durability. These are the knives chefs use and homeowners can afford. Whether you’re an aspiring chef or […]
Wusthof is one of the leading knife brands in the world. The company’s knives are trusted by chefs across the world, and the German brand has been offering top-of-the-line knives for over 200 years. Family owned and operated, Wusthof knives are unique, durable and a mainstay in kitchens around the world. The introduction of […]
Few things in life are better than a plate of raw oysters on the half-shell. I spent a lot of my younger days in coastal environments, and I have shucked and eaten thousands of oysters. You might think that there would be little involved in opening the shell of a creature that can’t bite, claw, […]
In summary: KnifePlanet selected and reviewed 5 steak knife sets and found that [easyazon_link identifier=”B004J1IKSU” locale=”US” tag=”steakintro-20″]the Laguiole steak knife sets[/easyazon_link] are our favorites. Laguiole is a style of knife invented in France. They’re our favorites because of their quality: they are made to cut steak. Reasonably tough They come in different scale materials (Ranging from [easyazon_link identifier=”B00WAIKPUU” locale=”US” tag=”steakintro-20″]mixed french […]
Nothing can make a plate of food look more elegant than a garnish of tomato roses. Carved vegetables and fruits are very impressive, and have evolved into an art-form unto themselves. The WOW factor far exceeds the investment in labor it takes to create them. Once the realm of professional and highly trained culinary technicians, […]
Shun, pronounced “shoon”, is a Japanese term used to describe the precise moment when food reaches the peak of perfection. It’s only fitting, then, that one of the most respected brands of Japanese culinary knives takes its name from that pivotal moment when food is the freshest and most delicious. The Sora line from Shun […]
As a culinary student, you know that prep-work is just a part of the job. Dicing onions, mincing garlic and julienning carrots may be tedious, but this first crucial step has a direct effect on the outcome of your dish. Uniform cuts allows for even cooking, and makes the dish easier to consume. But if […]
Wusthof was first founded in 1814 and has since become a worldwide brand that is known as one of the best in the world. A German brand, all Wusthof knives are made with precision balance and handling to offer comfort and precise cuts no matter the ingredient. Our Favorite Classic And Ikon Choices… Both Wusthof lines, […]
The Wusthof brand is one of the most reliable and affordable, but it offers so many different lines that sometimes it’s hard to choose the right wusthof knife. That’s why we’re going to take a look at two different lines of knives by the company, the Classic and the Gourmet, as well as their starter […]
Mercer Culinary is a well-respected name in the cutlery industry, and they’ve been in the industry for more than 30 years. Trusted by industry professionals, Mercer is the main supplier to over 90% of the culinary academies in North America. That’s why I always recommend Mercer Culinary’s Genesis 6 piece Set to anyone looking for a professional […]
