Knife handles materials run a gamut from plain to showy, commonplace to rare. Synthetic materials like G10 and Micarta are practical and affordable, while makers prize carbon fiber for its lightness ...

Good design stands the test of time. This is true of any item — whether it’s the Eames recliner, the iPhone, a pair of Levis 501s or the Opinel No. 8 folding pocket knife. A few themes run through ...

Any professional chef will tell you that one of the most valuable kitchen tools is their chef's knife. From dicing onions to slicing steaks, a reliable knife is essential to basic and elaborate ...

These knives are just incredible to look at, with a mirror-shiny finish, hand-hammered dimpled tsuchime texture to prevent sticking, and Damascus steel–style swirling pattern along the edge. The ...

This knife works as well as an everyday carry knife as it does in the woods. The rubber handle grip is textured and promotes excellent fit and feel, even if the handle is bloody or wet. The checkered ...

There’s a fair amount of variation in steak knives: the material and shape of the handle, a serrated or straight blade (or some combination of the two), a longer or shorter blade, the overall design.

If you’ve ever tried to build your own knife set, you’ve probably noticed that paring knives are often much cheaper than chef’s knives, which can easily cost hundreds. And as you’ll see below, it’s ...