Subscribe to be the first to learn about a new recipe. Sign up today!
We here at Best Knife Set understand that times are tough right now for a lot of people. We’ve seen sales on the larger, more expensive cutlery drop off dramatically this holiday season. For this reason, we’ve decided to write an article on the best budget knives available this year. Every single knife set on…
The best bread knife is one that’s inexpensive and will last a long time without dulling. Bread knives typically feature serrated edges and can’t be sharpened without sending them back into the manufacturer. You can go one of two ways when it comes to this type of cutlery. You can either buy a good bread…
While you can get by with a sub-par sharpener, the best knife sharpeners make life easy on avid home cutlery enthusiasts. This article is geared towards kitchen knives, but the units discussed here can be used to sharpen other types of blades as well. There are two basic types of knife sharpeners: electric and manual….
Ceramic kitchen knives are an area that the editors from this site have steered clear of until now. We’ve touched upon the pros and cons (mostly cons) in a few articles, but have never taken a close look at what’s out there in regards to ceramic knives. We thought maybe if we buried our heads…
An Anolon Advanced Cutlery knife block set runs between $100 and $200, depending on the size of the block set. It is one of the best knife sets you’ll find in this price range. The features you get with these knives are typical of what you’d find in knife sets that would run you hundreds of…
Anolon Bronze is Anolon’s flagship line of cutlery. A full 15-piece set will run you right around a buck fifty, but the price is good for what you get. The blades are made of high-carbon German steel that is heat forged then ice hardened to ensure maximum durability and ability to hold an edge. The…
Anolon Steak Knives are super-sharp knives designed to cut through meat instead of tearing it apart. They’re cheap enough to where you should be able to buy a couple sets so you have enough steak knives on hand for everyone in the house that may need one. They work great on pan-fried and barbecued steaks…
Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery features superior strength combined with ergonomic handles designed for ease of use. This set of knives is a favorite amongst home cooks who want good quality at a mid-range price point. Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Specifications The blades are hand-forged from German high-carbon stainless steel and feature a full-tang design. The blades are…
Now that you own a set of Calphalon knives, there are a few things you need to know about them. Knowing how to use and maintain your cutlery can help extend the lifetime of your set as well as reduce the amount of time you spend in the kitchen. Let’s jump right into the things…
A Calphalon bread knife is a serrated knife used primarily to cut bread. While it’s true almost any knife can be used to slice bread, a bread knife gets the job done better. Instead of ripping and tearing through tough loaves, a good bread knife will cut cleanly and provide you with nice, evenly cut…