The IO Shen Oriental Slicer doesn’t look like your average chef’s knife, but that's because it isn't. This cleaver-style blade with its curved cutting edge is ideal for getting through tough ...

Many people probably think that any knife can be used for any task. This is far from true: Every knife has a purpose, and ...

In my previous life as a professional cook, I learned to rely on my Chinese cleaver ... typical 8-inch chef’s knife, and it has less blade area than a nakiri knife, another style I use often ...