When my husband and I got engaged in 2011, we registered for an inexpensive wooden block of knives, which we were glad to receive on our wedding day that same year. For the next decade, we wore those ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

Any kitchen is incomplete without a knife block set. Preferably one with a nice chef's knife, a serrated blade for bread, and maybe some steak knives or a pair of scissors. Personally, my fiancée and ...

The Mercer Culinary Genesis Six-Piece Knife Block Set was the best value knife set in my larger tested review of the best knife sets. Ahead, learn more about the easy-grip set and why I loved it. If ...

Which knife block is best? Good knives are a cook’s best friend, but they can be tricky to store properly. It’s not safe to keep them uncovered in a drawer, but keeping track of individual sheaths can ...

A series where we find out which products the professionals (who really know what they’re talking about) actually use and really stand behind. Read more here. Any avid cook knows the best kitchen is ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. If you or someone else that’s on your gifting list needs a new knife set, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A good set of knives is essential for any home chef, making it easy to julienne ...

These knives are just incredible to look at, with a mirror-shiny finish, hand-hammered dimpled tsuchime texture to prevent sticking, and Damascus steel–style swirling pattern along the edge. The ...