Dillon is an Update Writer at Food & Wine, where he spends most of his time ensuring product recommendations are fresh and relevant. He's performed testing on kitchenware like bundt pans and cookware ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. At a sushi restaurant, you might have seen the chef behind the counter ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Good-quality Japanese chef knives can easily run more than $100 depending on the brand, the size, and where you shop. But when you don't want ...

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We’ll cut to the chase: Finding the best Japanese chef’s knife is an overwhelming task. If we had to guess, you probably heard someone wax poetic about how a Japanese blade will absolutely ...

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Blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern ergonomic innovation, the new Matsato Knife delivers razor-sharp precision, premium edge retention, and balanced control-designed to elevate ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever sat at the counter at a sushi bar and observed the chef deftly slicing away at pieces of raw fish, you may have noticed the ...

A good chef knife should chop and mince everything on your grocery list. To find the best one, I spent weeks chopping fruits ...

Finding one you feel comfortable holding and using for all your meals is vital to your efficiency and success as a cook.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Japanese chef knives are different from Western chef knives. They have a different build, with the blade usually angled on one side (meaning ...