A good chef’s knife is a central player in your kitchen lineup. Most chefs will tell you that you should have a Western blade for methodical chopping and a Japanese-style knife for more delicate prep.

When it comes to basic cooking methods, many of us home cooks own Western-styles knives that we use for everyday kitchen tasks. There’s nothing wrong with this; in fact, these blades are actually best ...

No more blunt blades — our favorite knives start sharp and stay that way Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Lauren Joseph is a contributor to Buy Side and culinary expert. Edited By Written ...