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Chef's Knives, Cutting Boards & Knife Sharpeners
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items A good knife changed the way I cook more than any gadget ever has. Once I invested in a sharp chef's knife and a quality cutting board, chopping went from a chore to something I actually enjoy. These are the knives, boards, and sharpeners I trust in ...
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Chef's Knives & Knife Sets
Cutting Boards & Butcher Blocks
Sharpeners, Storage & Knife Care
Chef's Knives & Knife Sets
Sharp, well balanced knives for everyday cooking.
The Wüsthof Gourmet chef's knife set pairs a sharp chef's knife with a paring knife, which covers almost every task in my kitchen. I love the clean white handles. These were my first quality knives, and chopping onions went from a chore to something ...
Wüsthof Gourmet White 2-Piece Chef's Knife Set
The ZWILLING Pro Chinese chef's knife has a wide blade that chops vegetables and scoops them straight into the pan. I love how balanced it feels. My partner reaches for it every time he makes stir fry, and it has become one of the most used knives in...
ZWILLING Pro 7-Inch Chinese Chef's Knife
Shun Classic knives are razor sharp Japanese blades with a beautiful layered steel pattern. I love how effortlessly they slice tomatoes and herbs. My partner gave me one for our anniversary, and every time I use it, prep work feels a little more spec...
Shun Classic Knife Collection
The Henckels Dynamic knife block set includes every knife a family kitchen needs, plus steak knives and shears. I love what a great value it is. I gave one to my nephew for his first home, and he says it was the gift that finally got him cooking real...
Henckels International Dynamic 15-Piece Knife Block Set
The Calphalon cutlery set has built in sharpeners in the block, so the knives stay sharp every time I pull one out. I love that I never have to remember to hone. It is the set on our counter now, and my kids have learned safe knife skills with these ...
Calphalon 15pc Stainless Steel Cutlery Set with Sharpener
The MIYABI Artisan chef's knife is a work of art, with a hammered finish and an incredibly thin, sharp edge. I love how it glides through everything. It is my special occasion splurge, and I use it every weekend when I cook a big family dinner for ev...
MIYABI Artisan 8-Inch Chef's Knife
The Ninja NeverDull knife system has a built in sharpener wheel in the block that keeps every blade sharp with a quick swipe. I love how simple it is. My sister bought one after using ours, and she tells me she has never kept her knives this sharp be...
Ninja NeverDull Essential 12pc Knife System
The Mac Knife Professional chef's knife is a favorite of restaurant chefs, light and incredibly sharp with a hollow edge that keeps food from sticking. I love how nimble it feels. My partner calls it the best knife he has ever used, and I have to agr...
Mac Knife Professional Hollow Edge Chef's Knife 8-Inch
Cutting Boards & Butcher Blocks
Durable boards that are kind to knife edges.
The John Boos maple cutting board is thick, heavy, and stays put on the counter while I chop. I love that it is gentle on my knife edges. With a little board cream every month, ours still looks beautiful years later, and it is the centerpiece of our ...
John Boos R-Board Reversible Maple Cutting Board
The Epicurean cutting board is thin, light, and dishwasher safe, with non slip feet and a juice groove. I love that it never warps. I use it for raw chicken and meat since it goes right in our dishwasher, and it has lasted far longer than any plastic...
Epicurean All-In-One Cutting Board
The OXO Good Grips cutting board has soft grip edges that keep it from sliding and a juice groove that catches drips. I love that it is dishwasher safe. Our kids use it when they help me cook, and I feel better knowing it will not slip while they pra...
OXO Good Grips Utility Cutting Board
The Totally Bamboo cutting board set gives me three sizes for slicing fruit, chopping vegetables, and serving cheese. I love that bamboo is sustainable and kind to knives. They stack neatly in our cabinet, and the small one has become my go to for qu...
Totally Bamboo 3pc Bamboo Cutting Board Set
This Joseph Joseph folding board folds into a funnel, so I can pour chopped vegetables straight into the pot without spilling. I love how clever it is. It saves me so much mess on busy weeknights, and my mother loved it so much that I bought her one ...
Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Plus Folding Cutting Board
The Be Home end grain board has a beautiful checkerboard pattern and is especially kind to sharp knives. I love how it looks left out on our counter. I slice bread and carve roasts on it, and it doubles as a gorgeous serving board when we host friend...
Be Home End Grain Rectangular Cutting Board
The Farberware bamboo cutting board set is an affordable way to have boards for every task. I love having a separate board for onions and garlic. I gave a set to my niece for her first apartment, and she says she uses all three almost every single da...
Farberware 3 Piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set
The Elihome cutting board set includes color coded boards for meat, fish, vegetables, and bread, which keeps our kitchen safer. I love how neatly they store together. Our kids know which board to use for each food, and it has made meal prep more orga...
Elihome Classic Series 4 Piece Cutting Board Set
Sharpeners, Storage & Knife Care
Tools that keep blades sharp, safe, and organized.
The Work Sharp guided field sharpener uses angle guides, so even a beginner like me can put a great edge on a knife. I love how compact it is. My partner brings it camping for his pocket knife, and I use it at home to touch up our kitchen knives betw...
Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener
The Wüsthof Chef'sChoice electric sharpener restores a sharp edge in just a few passes, with no guesswork. I love how quickly it brings dull knives back to life. I sharpen our whole knife block every month, and cooking with sharp knives feels so much...
Wüsthof Chef'sChoice Electric Knife Sharpener
The Wüsthof honing steel realigns a knife edge in seconds, which keeps blades sharp between sharpenings. I love making it part of my routine before I cook. My partner taught me the technique, and now our chef's knives stay sharp for months at a time ...
Wüsthof 9-Inch Honing Steel
The Whetstone Cutlery sharpening stone has a coarse side for repairs and a fine side for polishing a razor edge. I love the calm ritual of sharpening by hand. My partner sharpens our best knives with it on Sunday afternoons, and they cut better than ...
Whetstone Cutlery Two-Sided Knife Sharpening Stone
The Cuisine::pro magnetic knife holder mounts on the wall and keeps knives within easy reach without dulling them in a drawer. I love how sleek it looks. It freed up counter space in our small kitchen, and it keeps sharp blades safely out of our youn...
Cuisine::pro iD3 Magnetic Knife Holder
The BergHOFF universal knife block holds knives of any brand or size in its flexible inserts. I love that I can mix knives from different sets. It keeps our collection tidy on the counter, and I never have to worry about finding the right slot for a ...
BergHOFF Leo Balance Universal Knife Block
John Boos board cream conditions and seals wooden cutting boards so they do not crack or absorb stains. I love the pleasant natural finish. I rub it into our boards every month, and our big maple board still looks as beautiful as the day we brought i...
John Boos Block Board Cream 3-Pack
The Messermeister leather knife roll protects knives when I bring them to a friend's house or vacation rental. I love the rich, vintage leather. My nephew is in culinary school, and I gave him one for his birthday, which he now carries proudly to eve...
Messermeister Vintage Leather Amber 7 Pocket Knife Roll