The broad, slightly curved blade of a Japanese santoku knife is designed to cut, chop, and slice ingredients. I tested 15 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A chef's knife is a kitchen workhorse—it can tackle all sorts of tasks like dicing onions, slicing ...

My first “nice” pocket knife was a Kershaw Ken Onion Leek. After years of carrying a cheap, $1 Walmart folder for years, I loved the Leek’s all-metal construction and super-satisfying flipper action.

If you’re looking for an under $100 knife with a hammered, Damascus pattern, this option from Quince is sliced well—it’s sharp out of the box and features full-tang construction.

These knives are just incredible to look at, with a mirror-shiny finish, hand-hammered dimpled tsuchime texture to prevent sticking, and Damascus steel–style swirling pattern along the edge. The ...