Best Bread Knives for Sourdough of 2026
We sliced crusty boules and soft sandwich loaves to find bread knives that cut clean crumb without squashing it, from budget workhorses to premium steel.
Kitchen Knives Reviews
Chef knives, paring knives, bread knives, knife sets, knife blocks and sharpeners, judged on steel, balance, edge retention and upkeep.
Best Serrated Steak Knives of 2026
We tested serrated steak knives for clean cuts, comfortable handles, and easy care. Find the best set for family dinners, gifts, and tight budgets.
Best Serrated Tomato Knives of 2026
A serrated tomato knife should break ripe skin without crushing the fruit. We tested the picks that slice cleanest and feel right in the hand.
Best Serrated Utility Knives of 2026
We tested serrated utility knives from Victorinox, Cutluxe, Wüsthof and more to find the best for tomatoes, citrus, and sandwiches, plus budget picks.
Best Steak Knives of 2026
We tested serrated and micro-serrated steak knife sets for clean cuts, comfortable balance, and easy cleanup. These are the ones we recommend.
Best Straight Edge Steak Knives of 2026
We tested plain-edge steak knife sets and chose four that slice cleanly through steak, from a light American six-piece to a forged German set of four.
Best Turkey Carving Knife Sets of 2026
We tested carving sets for blade length, fork grip, handle comfort, and cleanup to find the best for holiday turkeys and Sunday roasts.
Best Victorinox Knife Sets of 2026
We tested Victorinox knife sets for chef's work, steak nights, paring, and game — and picked the ones worth your counter space and budget.
Best Work Sharp Knife Sharpeners of 2026
We tested Work Sharp's manual, guided, and electric sharpeners to find the best for kitchen knives, pocket blades, and shop tools.
Best Wüsthof Kitchen Knives of 2026
We tested Wüsthof's Classic, Classic Ikon, and Gourmet knives to find the chef's knife, paring knife, santoku, and sets worth the money.
Best Oyster Knives of 2026
We shucked oysters with nine knives and kits to find the ones that open cleanly, keep their tips, and stay put in wet hands.
Best Paring Knives of 2026
We tested stamped and forged paring knives, straight and serrated, to find the best for peeling, trimming, and quick prep.
Best Pocket Knife Sharpeners of 2026
We tested compact sharpeners for pocket, folding, and hunting knives, from five-stage field kits to ultralight touch-up tools.
Best Professional Chef Knife Sets with Roll Bags of 2026
We tested chef knife sets with roll bags for working cooks, from a stamped pro kit with a honing steel to forged sets with leather rolls.
Best Rolling Knife Sharpeners of 2026
We tested rolling knife sharpeners from HORL, Hone, and Parkway Home to find the ones that hold an angle and leave a clean edge on kitchen knives.
Best Santoku Knives of 2026
Our hands-on picks cover 7-inch workhorses, compact blades, and premium steel, with advice on balance, edge care, and handle grip.
Best Self-Sharpening Knife Sets of 2026
We tested self-sharpening knife sets for edge retention, block design, and everyday comfort. Here are the ones worth your counter space.
Best Serrated Knife Sharpeners of 2026
We tested serrated knife sharpeners, from cheap pull-throughs to a diamond electric, and picked the ones that actually restore the teeth.
Best Serrated Paring Knives of 2026
We tested serrated paring knives from Victorinox, Zyliss, and Kuhn Rikon to find the best for tomato skins, citrus, and everyday kitchen prep.
Best Knives for Trimming Brisket of 2026
A curved boning knife does most brisket trimming. We tested boning, breaking, and slicing knives to find the ones that follow seams cleanly.
Best Left-Handed Chef Knives of 2026
We tested double-bevel chef knives for left-handed cooks, from budget starters to forged German classics, so you can choose by grip, steel, and length.
Best Magnetic Knife Blocks of 2026
We tested double-sided acacia blocks, a rotating column, and a stainless steel stand to find the best magnetic knife blocks for real counters.
Best Magnetic Knife Holders of 2026
We tested magnetic knife holders for wall, fridge, and countertop use. Here are the strongest, most stable picks for every kitchen and budget.
Best Manual Knife Sharpeners of 2026
We tested manual knife sharpeners for kitchen, pocket, and hunting knives. Here's the one to buy for your blades, your skill, and your counter.