This side of the knife blade has been ground to a very thin, very sharp point. It is used for most types of cutting and slicing. The edge dulls just a bit with every use, and it must be sharpened ...

Get to know the anatomy of your kitchen knives with this knife part guide—complete with a handy visual. Whether you're a home cook or a professional chef, you know that your knives are your most ...

A few weeks ago, a good friend gave my husband and me an unexpected gift: A chef’s knife. A knife? I confess, I was puzzled. Perhaps my recent confessions, chronicled in this column, of being a so-so ...

Slice It Right: Mastering the Art of Kitchen Knives and Cutting Tools: By Rishika Gupta Every home cook knows the secret to great cooking begins long before the food hits the pan. It starts with the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A chef's knife is a kitchen workhorse—it can tackle all sorts of tasks like dicing onions, slicing ...