Contents

Introduction

A Primer on Knives

ONE — The Making of a Knife

TWO — A Blade for Every Purpose

THREE — On Becoming a Savvy Knife Shopper

FOUR — How to Keep Them Sharp

FIVE — Caring for Your Knives

Making the Cut

SIX — Knife Skill Fundamentals

SEVEN — Vegetables, Fruits & More

EIGHT — Meat, Poultry & Fish

Acknowledgments

Index