Susanna Zuyeva 
Best Japanese Meat Cleavers: My Honest Testing Results After 6 Months of Daily Use I’ve been testing Japanese meat cleavers in my kitchen for the past six months. I cut through hundreds of pounds of meat, chopped countless vegetables, and put these blades through real-world conditions. Japanese cleavers are different from Chinese cleavers. They’re lighter, … Read more
Our Expertise I’m a home cook who loves hosting holiday dinners. Over the past five years, I’ve carved dozens of turkeys, roasts, and hams for family gatherings. I got tired of struggling with manual knives. My slices were uneven. My hands got tired. The meat looked messy on the plate. So I started testing electric … Read more
Our Expertise I’ve been testing kitchen tools for over eight years. I love cooking big holiday meals for my family. Every Thanksgiving, I carve at least two turkeys. I also slice roasts, hams, and lots of bread. I’ve used cheap knives and expensive ones. For this guide, I spent three weeks testing electric carving knives. … Read more
Our Expertise I carve at least 4 turkeys every holiday season. I also slice roasts, bread, and foam for my DIY projects. I bought all three Hamilton Beach electric knives with my own money. I tested each one for 6 weeks. I carved turkey, ham, bread, and even foam crafts. I’m not paid by Hamilton … Read more
Our Top Picks After testing these knives daily in my home kitchen, here’s what I found: Best Overall: Misen 8″ Chef Knife – Perfect for all tasks. Sharp, balanced, and stays sharp longer than my old knife. Best for Precision Work: Misen 7.5″ Santoku Knife – Great for slicing and dicing. The thin blade glides … Read more
Our Top Picks After testing many petty knives, here are my top three picks: Best Overall: Kimura Petty Knife – Great balance of price and performance. Sharp blade, comfortable handle, made in Japan. Best Premium: Kanngou Damascus Petty Knife – Beautiful Damascus pattern, extremely sharp, luxury feel with ebony handle. Best Budget: Kanngou AUS-8 Petty … Read more
Our Top Picks After testing all three models, here’s what I found: Best Overall: Fullstar Mandoline Slicer – This gave me the most value. Six blades, large catch tray, and it stayed sharp through heavy use. Best for Simple Tasks: OXO Handheld Mandoline – Perfect if you just need basic slicing. Small, easy to store, … Read more
Our Top Picks After weeks of testing, here are my winners: Best Overall: The Hungry Artisan Ergonomic Food Mill Best Premium Choice: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Mill Best Budget Pick: Gemfino Stainless Steel Food Mill Let me explain why I chose each one. What Is a Food Mill? A food mill is a … Read more
Our Expertise I carve turkey every Thanksgiving and Christmas. I also cook brisket and roast beef throughout the year. I tested these three carving knife sets in my own kitchen. I used them on turkey, beef, and pork. I checked how sharp they are. I tested how they feel in my hand. I looked at … Read more
Our Top Picks After months of testing, here are my top three picks: Best Overall: Cuisinart Stainless Steel Hollow Handle 15-Piece Set – Great quality at an amazing price. Perfect for most home cooks. Best Premium: Yatoshi Professional Kitchen Knife Set (Brown Handle) – Super sharp blades and beautiful design. Worth the extra money. Best … Read more