11 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2022): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel
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If you want to keep your knives sharp for longer, avoid using a cutting board made of material harder than metal. Read full articleWIRED: 11 Best Chef’s Knives for Your Kitchen (2022): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel
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