The Only Kitchen Tools Most People Actually Need

Kitchen shops are full of tools that solve problems you don't have. Buy fewer, better things and you'll cook more and store less clutter. Here's where we'd spend first.

One good knife

A single sharp chef's knife handles the vast majority of prep. Spend here before anything else — it's the tool you'll touch every time you cook.

Editor's Choice

Cascade

4.8Rated 4.8 out of 5

Cascade 8-inch Chef's Knife

A well-balanced, sharp-out-of-the-box chef's knife that punches far above its price.

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One pan that does most things

A dependable nonstick pan covers eggs, quick sears and weeknight dinners. Add specialist cookware later, once you know what you actually cook.