Knives Review | Expert Kitchen, Tactical & EDC Knife Comparisons

From Japanese steel to German durability. We review, compare, and test the world’s best kitchen and tactical knives.

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The Arena: Brand Comparisons

East vs West

Shun vs. Wusthof

Japanese precision vs. German durability. Which fits your cooking style?

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The Big Three

Wusthof vs. Zwilling vs. Shun

The ultimate showdown of the premium knife giants.

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New vs Old

Dalstrong vs. Shun

Can the flashy newcomer Dalstrong beat the legendary Shun?

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Budget Battle

Henckels vs. Victorinox

Best value for money? We test these workhorse brands.

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Japanese Steel

Tojiro vs. Shun

Is Tojiro the hidden gem that outperforms the popular Shun?

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Modern vs Classic

Global vs. Wusthof

All-metal construction vs. traditional riveted handles.

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Knife Academy: Know Your Steel

Knife Types

What is a Santoku Knife?

The Japanese “Three Virtues” knife explained.

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Vegetables

What is a Nakiri Knife?

Why this flat-edged blade is the king of chopping veggies.

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Metallurgy

Stainless vs. Carbon Steel

Sharpness vs. Rust Resistance. The eternal debate.

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Manufacturing

Stamped vs. Forged

Is forged always better? We debunk the myths.

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Butchery

Cleaver vs. Butcher Knife

Breaking bones vs. slicing meat. Know the difference.

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Steel Geek

AUS-10 vs. VG10 Steel

Deep dive into the chemical composition of Japanese steels.

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Tactical, EDC & Outdoors

Automatic

Boker Kalashnikov Review

The king of budget automatics reviewed and tested.

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EDC

Kershaw Iridium Review

Is this the best budget crossbar lock knife on the market?

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Gear

Best Keychain Multitools

Pocket-sized utility. We review the best tiny tools.

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Outdoors

Fiskars X27 vs. Super Splitter

Splitting wood? We find out which axe swings better.

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Budget King

Ka-Bar Dozier Review

Why this cheap knife is an undisputed legend of EDC.

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Salt Series

Spyderco Caribbean Review

Rust-proof LC200N steel tested in the harshest conditions.

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Sharpening & Maintenance

Essential

Best Knife Sharpeners

Electric, manual, or stone? We list the top systems.

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Technique

Whetstone vs. Electric

The convenience of machines vs. the precision of stones.

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Repair

Remove Rust from Knives

Don’t throw it away! Restore your blade with these tips.

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The Ultimate Knife Authority

Welcome to Knives Review, your premier destination for unbiased cutlery analysis. Whether you are a professional chef seeking the perfect Japanese Gyuto or an outdoorsman looking for a reliable skinning knife, we have the data you need.

We specialize in head-to-head comparisons like Shun vs. Wusthof and Dalstrong vs. Zwilling, cutting through the marketing hype to find the true performance. From metallurgy guides explaining VG10 vs. AUS-10 steel to practical maintenance tips on rust removal, we sharpen your knowledge so you can sharpen your blades.