Kitchen Knives
Chef's Pick Nakiri Knives: Eight Blades Compared Through a Professional Cook's Eyes
Eight nakiri knives across carbon, semi-stainless, and stainless steels, evaluated on look, weight, balance, and cutting feel by a working chef.
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Kitchen Knives
Best Nakiri Knives Roundup: 8 Japanese Vegetable Knives Compared
A practical roundup of eight nakiri knives, from workhorse stainless options to delicate laser grinds, with guidance on which suits your kitchen experience.
Kitchen Knives
Best Nakiri Knives: Three Vegetable Knives Put Through a Full Meal Test
The Haruki Kokuto, Masakage, and Moritaka nakiri knives get tested through a whole meal, from cabbage to chicken, to see how far this flat-bladed vegetable knife can really go.
Kitchen Knives
Best New Japanese Knives This Month: Four Releases Worth a Look
From Yu Kurosaki's new VG Exos Gecko series to a reworked Mutsumi Bunka 240, four fresh Japanese knives with clear strengths and practical trade-offs.
Cookware
The Safest Cookware Worth Buying in 2026: Top Picks in Every Category
Stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, and ceramic non-stick pans tested for heating, durability, and safety. Here are the brands that earn a spot in your kitchen.
Food & Drink
Four Olive Oils Compared: Which Bottle Deserves Your Money
We taste four very different olive oils side by side, from an affordable Italian unfiltered blend to a premium Greek cold press, to find out where the money actually goes.
Kitchen
Best Oven Mitts: 10 Popular Options Put to the Test
We tested 10 of the most popular oven mitts for heat protection, grip, dexterity, and cleaning to find out which ones are actually worth buying.
Kitchen Knives
Petty Knife Sizes Compared: 90mm, 135mm, 150mm and 180mm Tested
Four Japanese petty knives go through real kitchen tasks, from chicken butchery to onion dicing, to find which blade size earns a permanent spot on the counter.
Outdoor Cooking
Four Barbecues Put to the Test: From Portable Grills to a Serious Smoker
We compare four very different barbecues: a flat-pack portable, an electric grill and smoker, a gravity-fed charcoal smoker, and a big insulated kamado.
Kitchen Appliances
Best Portable Burners: Our Picks for Gas, Electric, and Induction
A tested look at the winning electric, gas, and induction portable burners, including the premium precision model and the skillet that pairs with them.
Food & Drink
Three Premium Tinned Seafood Picks That Prove a Tin Can Be a Treat
From Galician spicy mussels to Spanish razor clams, three premium tinned seafood options worth cracking open with good bread and a cold drink.
Kitchen Appliances
Best Rice Cookers Compared: 8 Models Tested Side by Side
We cooked over 50 batches of rice in eight popular rice cookers to find out which ones deliver consistent results and which ones fall short.
Kitchen Tools
Best Rolling Knife Sharpener: Tumbler vs Horl 2 vs Work Sharp
Three popular rolling knife sharpeners tested side by side with measured sharpness scores, magnet strength comparisons, and a clear overall winner.
Kitchen Knives
Three Stainless Santoku Knives Compared: Which One Deserves a Spot in Your Kitchen
The Enryu 165mm, Tsunahisa 165mm, and Sakon Ginga Nashiji 180mm santoku go head to head through onion, carrot, and bell pepper tests.
Kitchen
Best Saucepan: 13 Stainless Steel Sauce Pans Tested and Compared
We tested 13 highly rated saucepans for heat distribution, boil speed, handle grip, and real-world cooking to find which ones are worth buying and which to skip.
Kitchen
Best Silicone Spatulas: Our Favorite Scraper Spatulas, Spoonulas, and Jar Scrapers
We put dozens of silicone spatulas through everyday cooking, staining tests, and dishwasher cycles. Here are the scraper spatulas, spoonulas, and jar scrapers actually worth buying.
Kitchen Knives
Small-Run Kitchen Knives Tested: MagnaCut, Aegis Steel, and Where the Money Actually Pays Off
We spent months cooking with eight small-run and custom kitchen knives, from a $60-ish workhorse to a $55,000 art piece. Here is where the money is worth it, and where it is not.
Cookware
Best Stainless Steel Cookware: 8 Sets Worth Your Money
After testing more than 30 cookware brands, these eight stainless steel collections stand out, broken down by budget so you can pick the right one.
Cookware
Best Starter Cookware: Three Budget Levels from $150 to $500
Building a cookware collection from scratch? Here are the pans worth buying at three different budget levels, with trade-offs explained.
Food & Drinks
12 Unique Ice Creams Tested: Which Ones Are Worth Your Money This Summer
From mango-shaped novelty bars to paan and jamun sriracha popsicles, we taste 12 of the most interesting ice creams on shelves right now and score each one.
Kitchen Tools
Best Vegetable Peelers: 9 Models Tested and Ranked
We put nine popular vegetable peelers through a full round of produce tests to find out which ones actually peel smoother, faster, and more comfortably.
Snacks & Drinks
8 Viral Snacks Tested: Which Ones Are Actually Worth Your Money
From popping boba and sparkling coffee to protein chips and Dubai konafa, eight trending snacks put to the taste test with honest ratings.
Home Cleaning
Best Wet Mops for Spills, Stains, and Everyday Floor Cleaning
Two tested wet mops that handle spills, sticky stains, and routine cleaning with real strengths and a few trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Kitchen Appliances
Big Brand vs Budget Kitchen Gadgets: Six Appliances Put to the Test
Three head-to-head comparisons between big name kitchen appliances and their bargain rivals, covering blenders, instant-read thermometers, and frozen drink makers.
Grilling & Outdoor Cooking
Binchotan vs Ogatan vs Lump Charcoal: Which Charcoal Deserves Your Grill
Three charcoal styles tested side by side, from long-burning Japanese binchotan to budget-friendly lump charcoal, with real temperature numbers to help you choose.
Kitchen Knives
Birch and Bevel 230mm Gyuto Review: Birch Bark vs Master Birch Compared
Two handmade 230mm gyutos from the Birch and Bevel carbon steel line, compared on fit, finish, steel, and everyday cutting performance.
Kitchen Appliances
Premium vs Budget Kitchen Appliances: A Blind Taste Test Across Four Categories
We compared premium and budget blenders, mini choppers, air fryers, and ice cream makers in a blind taste test. Here's which ones are actually worth the extra money.
Outdoor Cooking
Bonsai Boys Trading Konro Barbecue Review: Authentic Japanese Grilling for $149
A lightweight diatomaceous soil konro barbecue with binchotan charcoal that delivers a genuinely slow, radiant yakitori experience without a premium price.
Food & Drink
Budget vs Premium Pantry Ingredients: 4 Everyday Swaps Worth Comparing
Oats, tomato puree, Red Leicester and mango went head to head in identical dishes. Here is what the tastings revealed about when premium is worth it.
Kitchen & Food
Budget vs Premium Pantry Staples: Blind Taste Test Verdicts on Miso, Tahini and Instant Coffee
We compare budget and premium versions of miso paste, tahini and instant coffee in identical dishes to see which upgrades are actually worth the money.