Cutlery Resource Center

By Chef Tony Matassa, ShoppersChoice.com, LLC.
Corporate Chef

Our Cutlery Resource Center is designed to help you in selecting quality cutlery, caring for your cutlery, and more. Browse our informational articles and watch how-to videos to learn more about how quality cutlery can make your experiences in the kitchen more enjoyable.

How to Buy Quality Kitchen Cutlery

What should you consider when selecting a set of kitchen cutlery? Our buying guide can help you understand what you need to know about cutlery and how to choose the right set based on your needs.

The Parts of a Knife

How does full tang compare to partial tang? Learn about the common parts of a knife and the importance of each part.

Which Knife Is Right For The Job

When shopping for cutlery, it's helpful to know the purpose of each type of kitchen knife. This will make the task at hand in the kitchen much easier (and also safer). Learn how a chef's knife differs from a santoku knife, when to use a cleaver and much more.

Cutlery Care and Maintenance

With proper care, cutlery can last a lifetime. Learn the basics of caring for cutlery and how to maintain your knives so they look and perform well with each use.

How-to Videos

Learn how to quickly and consistently chop, slice and dice your food. A good quality set of kitchen knives can also save you valuable time in preparing dinner or hosting a party. Chef Tony demonstrates how important a quality set of knives is to getting the job done right.