The Matsato Knife is a multi-purpose kitchen knife inspired by traditional Japanese blacksmithing techniques — the same kind used to forge legendary samurai swords.

Images in a court filing show a large, curved blade that Julie Winters, 46, allegedly pulled and threw at federal officers in Southwest Portland.

The Opinel Les Essentials 4-Piece Knife Set is my ultimate kitchen secret weapon. It comes with a paring knife, a micro-serrated knife, a stationary peeler, and a curved veggie knife.

Unlike a chef’s knife, paring knife, or bread knife, a boning knife won’t come in most kitchen knife sets, nor is it something you’ll necessarily use every day. But for tasks like cutting ...

Amazon’s outlet store has incredible deals on kitchen knives from top brands like Henckels and Wüsthof. Paring knives, chef’s knives, knife block sets, and more are up to 76% off.

The cutting edge of the blade can be slightly curved or completely straight. A curved blade means you can slice with a rocking motion, and a straight blade means the knife is best at downward strokes.

Knife sets may be cheaper but there's no guarantee that they'll last long or work well for what you cook the most. Here are the best knives to get, even if you only have room for one.