polypropylene Knives, Swords, Blades

The terms hand-and-a-half sword, bastard sword, and longsword all refer to the same general class of weapon: a sword with a blade light enough to wield with one hand and a grip long enough to provide extra power from a two-handed stance. Learning to use one of these ...

Chef Rachael Ray partnered with Furi Cutlery to create this basic six-knife set built to Chef Ray's own standards. High carbon chrome-vanadium stainless steel blades combine with unique antibacterial handles to offer chefs a versatile assortment with professional advantages.

Gusto-grip handles don't use the same construction methods as other ...

Three useful prep knives and a matching sharpening steel make up this set of starter cutlery from J.A. Henckels of Solingen, Germany. Modern manufacturing processes at Henckels build in quality you won't suspect on first sight.

The smallest knife in the set -- the Four Star Paring Knife -- is ...

Thick laser-cut steel and a cutting edge ice-hardened by J.A. Henckels' Friordur process makes the Twin Meat Cleaver strong enough for any tough chopping job in the kitchen. This is not a lightweight vegetable cleaver -- the blade of the Henckels chops through gristle, joints, and even heavy bone and ...

The Wusthof Trident Classic Tomato Knife solves a consistently frustrating kitchen problem that only bothers some people. Tomato knives aren't essential tools unless you spend your days behind a deli counter making sandwiches. For the rest of us, they're a convenience. Some would even feel guilty for owning one, except that ...

Even though eight of the knives in this 26-piece knife block set from Wusthof are steak knives, many home chefs could be overwhelmed by this many choices of working blades. Minimalists will find the collection excessive, but part of the draw is the ability to tackle any recipe and have the ...

The Henckels Four Star 9-Piece Knife Block Set provides all the fundamental cutting tools the average chef needs, along with a space-saving countertop hardwood knife block. Polypropylene handles and the trusted stain-free high carbon Friodur blades give cooks the option of fast dishwasher cleaning. Edges and finish last ...

This eight knife set from J. A. Henckels of Germany arrives in a well made wooden storage box every bit as good as the knives themselves. With proper care and reasonable expectations, this durable array of serrated full tang blades, with gap free polypropylene handle slabs, will last many years.

Without ...

Five high quality chef's tools and a sharpening steel, plus a fine hardwood 10 slot knife block--with this set from J. A. Henckels you get all the essentials and room for more. The assortment includes a 4" paring knife, 5" serrated utility knife, 7" Santoku knife, 8" Chef's knife and a ...

This set of three fundamental home chef's knives from J. A. Henckels Cutlery is a reasonable choice for someone starting out on a budget. The Professional Series from which these knives are taken isn't the finest Henckels has to offer, but it's serviceable if you are willing to spend time ...

Ah, our old friend Mr. R.H. Forschner. Is there anything he can't do?

We named Forschner's 3-piece set our best budget kitchen knife set a while back. Poke around OnlyKnives a bit and you'll see we're big fans of all of their knives. It's no surprise really -- made by ...

You'll see some great reviews of this knife out there. Ignore them.

There's nothing inherently wrong with it -- it's made of decent high-carbon stainless steel and a black polypropelene non-slip grip. The blade has granton edges which help -- a little -- in keeping food from sticking.

There's no heavy bolster in ...

Condor makes another machete that's similar to this one. There are only two differences: the blade's finish, size and tip.

In this particular Outback model the machete is made from blasted satin stainless steel, giving it an authentic "stainless steel" look.

The tip also shows a small swage, likely only a couple ...

Here's an interesting cleaver that might sacrifice a little bit of marbled good looks for a great design and superior quality.

You won't see any gemstones in the handle, but know that the blade itself is made from 420HC surgical quality stainless steel, making it lightweight and easy to use while not sacrificing anything ...

This knife from Russell Harrington is made for outdoor usage, and especially for filleting fish.

The narrow and flexible eight inch blade is designed for easy use by the most experienced user to the least experienced.

The soft grip handle is made to be used with slippery hands, so the grip is secure. Its ...

Tired of buying a new knife every couple of years? Try this sturdy Wasabi Deba Knife manufactured by Kershaw.

This 8-1/4 inch knife is very handy for chopping vegetables, slicing up poultry, or even boning fish.

The durable handle, made of polypropylene mixed with bamboo powder, is attached to a one-inch carbon ...