When I went to culinary school, we were advised to invest in Sabatier knives – simple, practical, and made in France. These days, I can’t help noticing the craze for Japanese knives. Celebrities, ...

Every cook needs at least one good knife in their kitchen, preferably more. Most culinary creations can be enhanced with a high-quality blade, allowing you to craft the perfect dish. From chopping ...

Ultra-sharp and precise, the best Japanese knives are known for their premium craftsmanship. Compared to their Western or German-style counterparts, Japanese blades are lighter, thinner and harder, ...

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 ...

There are two main styles when it comes to chef's knives. Find out what each one does best and which one is right for you. David Watsky Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where ...

Unlike the Western-style chef’s knives, which count household names Victorinox, Wüsthoff, Zwilling and others in their ranks, the Japanese chef knife establishment is less obvious to Western shoppers.

Still searching for the perfect Japanese blade? You can cut it out now. As Food & Wine's Testing Editor, Jennifer's work focuses on finding the best tools for all sorts of cooks. She's vetted hundreds ...