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Cutlery & Knives - A Resource on Cutlery & Knives

A resource, reviews and information on cutlery, flatware, chef's knives, knife sets, and steak knives.

Kitchen Knife Buying Tips

How to buy kitchen knives; cutlery knife buying tips; what to consider when buying kitchen knives

Chef's Choice Model 130 Sharpening Station Review

Chef's Choice Model 130 Sharpening Station Review

What's a Knife Bevel?

What is a knife bevel and how does it form part of the knife?

Splurge or Save on Cutlery Knives

Splurge or save on kitchen knives. What influences kitchen knife prices and is it worth buying expensive knives?

What's a Knife Steel

What is a knife steel and what is it used for? Is a knife steel essential?

Kitchen Knife Buying Tips

How to buy kitchen knives; cutlery knife buying tips; what to consider when buying kitchen knives

Definition of a Knife Bolster

Definition of a knife bolster and its purpose

Oneida® Michelangelo™ 18/10 Flatware Review

Review of Oneida Michelangelo 18/10 flatware

Splurge or Save on Flatware

Looking at the differences in flatware and whether spending more on flatware is better.

Definition of a Knife Tang

Definition and purpose of a knife tang

Profile of Chicago Cutlery's Landmark Edition 12 Pc Knife Block Set

Profile of Chicago Cutlery's Landmark Edition 12 Pc Knife Block Set

What is a Ceramic Knife?

What a ceramic knife is and the pros and cons of using one

How to Use a Knife Steel - Video

Video on using a knife steel. Keeping your knives in good shape - video on using a knife steel properly.

What's a Partoku Knife?

Definition of a Partoku™ Knife and when you would use this kitchen knife

Rachael Ray 3 Pc Gusto-Grip Bamboo Set - FUR853

A perfect knife set for gift giving, the Rachael Ray 3 Pc Gusto-Grip Bamboo Set features popular knives with comfortable non-slip handles.

Rachael Ray 10 pc Gusto-Grip Birch Wood Block Set Model FUR855

A great starter set, the Rachael Ray 10 pc Gusto-Grip Birch Wood Block Set Model FUR855 has all the basic kitchen knives, with comfortable grips and safe storage block.

Brides & Silverware

What do brides and silverware have in common? Their beauty leaves a lasting impression. Silverware is just one of the decisions that brides have to make.

Top Seafood Tools

Top seafood tools to make your seafood meals more enjoyable. Easily clean and serve seafood with these convenient seafood tools.

What Kind of Knife is Best for Slicing Bread?

What kind of knife is best for slicing bread? Bread knife qualities - how to shop for a bread knife.

Super Slicing With a Santoku Knife

Santoku knives are super slicers, dicers and choppers. Santoku knives are extremely versatile in the kitchen. Best uses for a Santoku knife.

Just Handle It! - A Look at Kitchen Knife Handles

A look at the materials used in kitchen knife handles. Kitchen knife handles - why they are important considerations when choosing knives.

Knife Safety & Sharpening - Video

About.com video on Knife Safety & Sharpening

A Point Defined

An explanation of what hollow ground and other knife blade terms mean. Definition of knife hollow ground, convex ground and flat grind.

Henckels Premiere Opus 45 pc Flatware 18/10 Stainless Steel & Bonus Set

Henckels Premiere Opus 45 pc Flatware Set of 18/10 stainless steel with an simple elegance and 5 pc settings for 8 persons

Ernie's Custom Handcrafted Knives

Ernie's Custom Knives are quality handcrafted in the USA.

Top Picks of Steak Knife Sets - Cutlery Steak Knives

Top picks of professional quality steak knife sets in a wide range of prices.

Your First Kitchen Knives

Setting up a kitchen for the first time and what you should have for your first set of knives.

Basic, Simple Knife Sharpening

Instructions on how to sharpen your cutlery knives.

Tableware Place Setting - How To Set the Table

How to properly set your table place setting for that special dinner.

Cutting Board Basics

How to choose and use a cutting board.

Henckels Knife Blocks - Safe & Handy Storage

Henckels Knife blocks provide convenient and safe storage of your sharp cutlery knives.

Lee Chesson Studios

Handcrafted wooden cutting boards, cheese boards and more

Santoku Knives - What is a Santoku Knife?

What is a Santoku knife, and what it is used for - answers and information.

Stainless Steel Flatware - Cutlery That is Stainless Steel

Confused about stainless steel flatware? There are quality differences.

Kitchen Knife Storage - How to Store Knives Safely

Sharp knives creating a hazard in your kitchen drawer? Consider a safe alternative.

Henckels Cutlery Set With Santoku and Wood Block 11-Pc - Henckels Kitchen Knife Set

The Henckels Cutlery 11-pc Set with Santoku and Wood Block is an affordable German quality set of knives.

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