Cleavers are large, heavy knives that make short work of meat and vegetables alike. They have short, wide blades that are perfect for chopping straight through bones and thick cuts of meat. Meat ...

The bread knife's function is right there in its name, although it is also known as a serrated knife (which describes its sawtooth blade). These types of knives are on the long and skinny side ...

Culinary school educates young chefs on knife safety, but cooking in a working kitchen teaches them knife culture. There are many myths surrounding the chef knife, its purpose, and its maintenance.

Kitchen knives have been part of the human meal since before the fork ever nicked a plate. A sturdy block of blades feels ...

The researchers said there was no reason for long pointed knives to be publicly available at all. They consulted 10 top chefs from around the UK, and found such knives have little practical value in ...