Thursday, May 21, 2009

Epinions - Cutlery
View consumer reviews and ratings on cutlery by brand and by type as well as by material and store. Also, dive into consumer advice for beginners and tips for buying cutlery Read full descriptions to find just the right cutlery for you.
Cutlery and More
Low prices on a fantastic product selection of over 20 brands, plus free shipping on orders over $59. Product pages are detailed enough so you know what you're getting, plus they list the manufacturer's product number which is helpful when comparison shopping.

Cutlery.com
With expert advice on how to hold a knife, plus detailed instructions with giant pictures on how to chop, slice, dice and more, carve and debone many different foods.

Chef's Catalog
Great prices and selection. Shop by brand or category, and their "try it" specials make it easy (inexpensive) to try new things. Free shipping on orders of 3 or more items and very detailed product pages.
Better Homes and Gardens
A really in-depth article about kitchen cutlery. Discusses the 5 Knives Every Kitchen Needs plus the basics of knife know-how, rules of the road when using knives, how to use knives and more.
Amazon.com
A big selection on over 15 brands ranging from low- to high-end and free shipping on qualifying orders. Dive into their buying guides for how to buy knives and types of blades and more. They also offer a nice wish list feature.
Fantes Kitchenwares Shop
Really detailed information on cutlery, discussing the best uses for each type of kitchen knife, plus how to handle a knife and how it should feel in your hand, and the care and maintenance of your cutlery.
Chefknivestogo.com
Competitive in pricing and selection with over 11 mid- to high-end brands to choose from. Free shipping on all orders and good information on the product pages.
Knife Outlet
Goes really deep into the philosophy behind the two different knife "styles", discusses blade types, and more. The most useful part is a chart listing the major cutlery brands and the style, steel, construction, handle type and features for each.
Fantes Kitchenwares Shop
With 10 mid- to high-end brands to choose from, free shipping on orders over $69 and loads of free information on cutlery. Their product pages are the most detailed of all those reviewed.
rec.knives - Knife Information
An archive of the reams of information poured into the rec.knives newsgroup. A true knife enthusiast will find in-depth discussions on coated blades, blade geometry, blade edges, blade steel, and more.
Cooking.com
With 7 low- to high-end brands to choose from, great product information and free shipping on orders over $99. Find out experts look for what the when buying knives and how to choose the right knife for the job.
All Recipes
Kitchen techniques for knife skills. Included are chopping garlic, cubing, dicing, how to trim meats, the proper way to carve a turkey and more. With instructions and big, detailed pictures.
Shopping.com
If you already know what you're looking for, it's easy to comparison shop here. Also, beginners can learn about cutlery by browsing around their choices of brand, type, price range or store.
ConsumerSearch.com
One place for all the professional reviews: they scour the 'net and bring you all the reviews for cutlery plus tell you which reviewers are the best. The "full story" lets you in on their reviewing process and criteria, plus they show you where to buy cutlery.
Williams-Sonoma
Only high-end brands and the high-end prices to match, but they offer free shipping on many items and a very nice online registry. Shop knives by category including vegetables knives, bread knives, carving knives, cleavers and more.
Cooking.com
Amazingly detailed technique videos on how to peel with a knife, how to chiffonade, julienne and shred, how to peel, core and slice and more.
Target.com
Offering 4 low-end brands all under $150. With free shipping on qualifying items and nice gift registries and a wish list feature.
The History of the Knife
A detailed account of the history of the knife with full color pictures of cutlery dating back to the 18th century

Cutlery.com
With loads of free information on buying, usage, and sharpening plus a great selection of only high-end brands. Good product pages and reasonable shipping rates.