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4 Best Knife Sharpeners for Chef’s Knives, Tested By Our Experts

CR evaluated electric and manual knife sharpeners from Chef’s Choice, Presto, Wasabi Knives, and others to determine which put the best edge on a chef’s knife.

overhead view of Teakhaus Traditional Edge Grain Professional Cutting Board with Henckels knife, partially sliced tomato, and a KitchenIQ manual knife sharpener.

Yes, Chef! A Breakdown of the Best Kitchen Gear on 'The Bear.'

Experts at Consumer Reports rate and review the high-end kitchen equipment used on the FX show “The Bear.”

A tense kitchen scene from The Bear featuring Liza Colón-Zayas, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Jeremy Allen White. Ayo Edebiri's character gestures emphatically while speaking, as the others look on closely in a modern, restaurant-kitchen interior.

5 Best Steak Knives, Tested by Our Experts

Consumer Reports evaluated steak knife sets from Home Hero, J.A. Henckels International, Mainstays, Schmidt Bros., Wüsthof, and Zwilling

How to Use and Care for a Chef's Knife

Advice on the best knife technique, how to properly wash and store your knives, and more—from the experts at Consumer Reports.

Chef knife on cutting board with sliced cucumber

How to Use the Honing Steel That Comes With Your Knife Set

Consumer Reports shows you how to use a honing steel to keep your knives set in tip-top shape.

Honing board and knife on cutting board with onions and grape tomatoes

5 Best Chef's Knives of 2026, Tested By Our Experts

Consumer Reports reviews the best chef’s knives, evaluating 8-inch chef’s knives from Henckels, Mac, Wüsthof, and other top brands.

Henckels, Wusthof, KitchenAid, Global Classic chef's knives

How to Shop for a Chef's Knife

Consumer Reports offers expert advice on how to shop for a chef's knife and find a knife that's right for you prep and cook.

Chef placing vegetables in wok pan using cutting board and chefs knife

28 Mother's Day Gifts for 2026

Mother's Day gift ideas that will make life easier, from comfy slippers for staying cozy to a customizable pillow for a great night's rest.

Clockwise from top left: Nespresso Aeroccino4 Milk Frother, Gardener's Treasure Harvest Basket filled with vegetables, Dyson Supersonic R Hair Dryer, Monoprice BT-300ANC headphones, Glerups Shoe With Leather Sole.

33 Best Gifts for Dads

We know the importance of giving a great gift to parents who have given you so much. Cue this list of the best gifts for dads.

Edifier S1000MKII, Yeti Hopper Flip 8 Soft Cooler, Therabody Theragun Pro (Gen. 5), Amazon Fire Max 11, Glerups Slippers With a Leather Sole

Our Favorite Gifts of 2025

In a holiday shopping rut? Shop our favorite gifts of 2025 for everyone on your list, including foodies, comfort seekers, and more.

Shown Clockwise: East Fork The Mug 4-Pack, Laguiole Cheese Knife Set, Printworks Backgammon Game Set. A Vida Portuguesa Ceramic Cabbage Bowl, and Flamingo Estate Personalized Heritage Extra Virgin Olive Oil

My Favorite Kitchen Tools for One-Handed Use

If you need one-handed kitchen tools to make cooking easier, check out recommendations for a salad spinner, knife, pepper grinder, cutting board, and more.

Clockwise from top left: One-handed cutting board, the writer Chloé Valentine using the Swedish Steak Knife, and the Spoonula.

Wasabi Knives Iki Ruixin Pro Sharpener + 4 Whetstone Set Review

In Consumer Reports' evaluation, the Wasabi Knife Iki Ruixin Knife Sharpener proved cumbersome to set up, confusing to use, and not any better than more conventional options.

Wasabi Iki Ruixin seen set up in a kitchen sharpening a chef's knife

Our 15 Favorite Holiday Deals

CR’s experts help you find the best holiday deals on top products from our ratings—TVs, headphones, pillows, air fryers, and more.

People shopping for gifts in winter, carrying bags and boxes as snow falls.

Sharp Pebble Premium Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone Review

If you're willing to put in the work to keep knife blades sharp, the Sharp Pebble Premium Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone is right for you, Consumer Reports says.

Sharp Pebble Stone knife sharpener seen on a cutting board with two sharp knives and strips of cut paper.

Best Melamine Dinnerware Sets

In this review of the best melamine dinnerware sets, Consumer Reports evaluated seven sets from well-known brands for their durability, design flaws, and other criteria.

five melamine dinnerware sets on a pink and yellow background

Chef's Choice Model XV 3-Stage Professional Electric Knife Sharpener Review

The Chef's Choice Model 15XV 3-Stage Professional Electric Knife Sharpener is the priciest from Consumer Reports' knife sharpeners evaluation, and it works the best.

Chef's Choice Trizor knife sharpener seen on a cutting board with a knife and a cut tomato.

10 Kitchen Tools That Changed the Way This Chef Cooks

Consumer Reports' resident chef, Paul Hope, gives us the lowdown on the cookware and gadgets he can’t live without.

Breville countertop toaster oven, ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer, Vitamix 5200 Blender, Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer, Microplane Classic Zester Grater with lemon, Le Creuset Traditional Round, Global Knives 8" Chef's Knife, and OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs

30 Father's Day Gifts for 2026

These Father’s Day gift ideas are some of the best products in our ratings because dads deserve the best.

Pizza oven, Theragun, Herschel bag, DeWalt drill, headphones

Best Father’s Day Gifts Under $50

Not sure what to get Dad this year? We've got the best Father’s Day gift ideas under $50 with products sourced from our tests and evaluations.

Graza olive oil, Inkbird meat thermometer, Jisulife neck fan, Chef'n juicer, Vulkit wallet

How to Choose a Knife Sharpener

The best knife sharpeners make it easy to keep your edge in the kitchen. Here, Consumer Reports' experts slice through everything you need to know to pick the right type for you.

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