Tojiro DP Chef Knife Review

The Tojiro DP 8-inch chef standing on its blade tip on a dark wood cutting board with a red onion that has been diced in front of a black background.

Key Takeaways The Tojiro Gyuto F808 CHef Knife Outperforms its Humble Price Tojiro does not seem to spend a lot of money on marketing or a lot of time and effort on the packaging of their knives. There is nothing flashy about this company which sets them apart from all of the average quality cutlery …

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Condor Swamp Romper Review

The condor Swamp Romper Bushcraft Knife with Leather Sheath

The Condor Tool and Knife Swamp Romper is a Tough, Versatile Knife With a Great Sheath This is one of those knives that can do a little bit of everything. It cuts fine, it chops pretty well, it carries light on the hip, and the handle is super comfortable. It generally feels nice to use, …

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Cold Steel Mini Tac Review

An overhead shot of the Cold Steel 49HTF Mini Tac Tanto Neck Knife on top of its sheath surrounded by oak leaves

The Cold Steel 49HTF Mini Tac Tanto is Durable, Functional and Fun The Cold Steel Mini Tac Tanto has been out for over five years, so this is probably a bit late to do a review. Up till now I have ignored the Mini Tac series from Cold Steel, because I am not a big …

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Cold Steel Kitchen Classics 12 Piece Knife Set Review

Cold Steel Kitchen Knife Set

  Comfortable Handles, Sharp Blades and Impressive Durability Make This Recently Upgraded Cutlery Set A Great Option Specifications Weight: 4.5lbs Size: 10″ x 7.5″ x 6″ Pros Comfortable, easy grip handles Sharp blades right out of the box Ice tempered, cryo-quenched stainless steel blades Great Rust Resistance Good edge retention for budget knives Cons Not …

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Review of the Esee Zancudo

A black Esee Zancudo pocket knife with its blade open sitting on a tree stump.

The Zancudo is a folder with a 2.9 inch AUS 8 steel blade, a tough frame lock, a plain face, and I’m going to marry it someday. I’ve been a big fan of ESEE Knives for a while now, but I rarely need fixed-blade knives so it’s hard for me to justify dropping the hypothetical …

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Best Budget Kitchen Knife Sets Under $100

Three of the best budget kitchen knife sets under $100 sitting on a countertop in front of a maroon background.

Busy home cooks know a knife set is important even if funds are limited. That is why we wrote this article. We bought and tested every knife set mentioned here to help you make the best choice. Budget knife sets under $100 may not be as exciting as premium knife sets that are flashy and …

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Tojiro Bread Slicer 235mm f-737 Review

Tojiro F-737 Bread Knife sitting on a loaf of recently cut Dutch Crust Bread.

Knife Specifications Blade Length: 9.3 inches Overall Length: 14.8 inches Blade Steel: Stainless Steel Handle Material: Wood Blade Finish: Polished Weight: 5.4 ounces Manufacture Location:  Japan Pros Excellent Value Full Tang Very Sharp Comfortable Handle Versatile Durable Cons Single Sided Serration Slight Blade Bow With Heavier Breads. This $22 Bread Knife May Be The Best Bargain In The Cutlery …

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Our Ongoing Hunt for Great Japanese Knife Sets

A chef knife from the Shun Premier Japanese knife set being used to slice a tomato in front of the storage block.

We tested a lot of Japanese knives and knife sets for this article and listed our favorites. We also made sure that every set listed is made in Japan. If you are a serious cook or even a chef who is looking for a good Japanese cooking knife or set on a bit of a …

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Knife Tips and Techniques

This is a place to learn the history, techniques, and terminology related to knives and knife activities. If you’re curious about how to sharpen a knife or what the heck S30V steel is, this might be the place to look. Come learn about knife construction and terminology so you can tell knife snobs to shut …

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About Nothing But Knives

What We Do Here Welcome to the center for reviews, opinions, and news on tactical knives, hunting knives, every day carry, and kitchen cutlery. Nothing But Knives is run by a handful of people who are easily distracted by sharp, shiny things, which is a more honest way of saying knife enthusiasts. Our reviews are (mostly) unbiased …

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