Best Japanese Knife Under $100 for Beginners (2026)
Best Japanese knife under $100: we compared 5 beginner-friendly gyuto and santoku knives by steel, hardness, and price — from a $35 Mercer to a $75 Tojiro.
Best Japanese knife under $100: we compared 5 beginner-friendly gyuto and santoku knives by steel, hardness, and price — from a $35 Mercer to a $75 Tojiro.
HexClad vs All-Clad: we compared construction, searing, ease of use, durability, and November 2026 prices for the 12-inch pans and the 10- and 12-piece sets.
How to season a carbon steel pan the first time: stovetop and oven methods, the best oils, what the first coat should look like, and how to fix sticky spots.
Best chef knife for small hands: we compared 5 knives by blade length, handle size, and weight — from a $25 Mercer to a $150 MAC — with November 2026 prices.