For a long time here at BA, we’ve resisted writing a story about the best knife set. It’s because in truth, we think the average home cook can get by just fine with three knives: a chef’s knife, a ...

The set includes two ultra-sharp knives ... Shun Cutlery Premier Paring Knife ($169 at Amazon) The Shun 4-inch paring knife is as elegant as it is functional. Consistently sharp from tip to ...

With the exception of a couple of speciality packs (like steak knives), every set on this list includes one. It’s the knife you’re likely to turn to most often, and a quality one is a good ...