A cleaver is an invaluable tool for any kitchen. The way it’s constructed creates extra power, making challenging cuts — such as meat and tough vegetables — far easier. Cleavers have several different ...

While a lot of holidays seem to hit us before we’re quite ready, this year Thanksgiving has cut us some slack, coming as it does at the very end of the month. The huge amount of clearance between the ...

No matter what dish you're preparing, having the right kitchen tools makes a great deal of difference. Most of us keep a variety of knives on hand, for instance — from bread knives to paring knives — ...

The heaviness and shape of a cleaver make it the perfect thing for breaking down meat, chopping tough vegetables, and scaring your family. Commerce Director, Scouted What do professional chefs and ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Knives have come a long way, not just in terms of the material used. Their varying shapes and sizes also affect their uses. In the past, knives have been made of bone, stone, and flint. But now, we ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. As of about a year and a half ago, I stepped away from butchering to launch a sausage company called ...

Knife blocks seem like a great idea at first. You assume there are a variety of useful knives in there, and you get a whole row of steak knives for one low price. You may not eat steak that often, and ...

Since the Covid-19 pandemic blew into Hong Kong in late January, restaurants in this foodie capital have been fighting for their lives. Now with the third wave, hopefully, under control, eateries are ...

So you finally caved and bought yourself a fancy chef’s knife. You’ve probably cut down your prep time by half now that you can slice and dice with ease. (Need a rec? Here’s our definitive guide to ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. As a fourth-generation butcher, I have been around knives my whole life — probably much sooner than I ...