Kitchen Knives Guide
Winemakers’ Prized KnivesWinemakers who cook are as picky about knives as they are about grapes.
J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 7” Santoku
“I got it to fill a hole in my knife box, but now it’s my favorite.” —Kevin Holt, MacRostie
Kyocera Ceramic 6” Chef’s knife (KC-130 WH)
“A razor-sharp edge means minimal browning of easily oxidizable foods, like pears.” —Jeff Mangahas, Hartford Family
Kasumi 7” Santoku
“Even though it was knocked off a bench and hit the winery owner’s foot, I still like how it keeps a keen edge.” —Blair Walter, Felton Road
Top Test Kitchen Discoveries
“Thanks to 33 layers of steel, Calphalon’s Katana knives are supersharp...”
Sharp-Looking Knives
“This great-value cutlery set from Henckels includes a peeling knife, two paring knives and a serrated knife...”
Magnificent Knives
“Shun’s Kaji knives are made by folding layers of steel and nickel alloy around a metal core to produce an exceptionally durable blade...”
Chef Favorites: Japanese Knives
Star chefs share the names of top Japanese blades: “Misono’s superthin blades are great for fine dicing...”