Maple is the most common and generally affordable type of cutting board wood. We like it as the default choice. Cherry and ...

From wooden blocks to colourful slabs ... Its quintet of knives are equally as prepped for life in your kitchen as they are for finely chopping your food.

The kitchen knife is perhaps the most useful ... one great place to stash your knives when not in use is a wooden knife block. Cleaning one of these beasts, however, can prove tricky.

We tested 49 top-rated knife blocks and blade sets to determine which picks deserve a spot in your kitchen. With a culinary degree, a master's in journalism, and nearly 20 years of experience ...