There are so many knives that it's hard to know which ones you need. With that in mind, here are five knives that can be used to perform most culinary tasks.

In 1945, the Swiss Army Knife came to America in a major way when the U.S. Army ordered it for Post Exchange stores, and soldiers in Europe took them home as souvenirs after World War II. In 1977, the ...

The best santoku knives allow you to dice vegetables, break down chickens, mince herbs, and slice onions with ease—and might ...

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I’ve been testing knives for years, and this is the one I now recommend for most people for its modern design and smooth ...

However, that design choice is more than just a stylistic one. Cutting material out of the handle, however little, makes the knife lighter than it would be otherwise. At 2.17 ounces, the Anaaki would ...

They don’t offer any big advantage over a flipper-style knife, but they’re a hell of a lot more fun to use. This doesn’t mean switchblades aren’t serious tools, though. Companies like ...

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Having a knife, scissors, nippers and a small butane lighter guarantee that no matter what you need to cut through, trim, or even melt, you’ll be able to take care of it in a moment’s notice ...