Read before you buy
Short notes. Then a decision.
Not an encyclopedia. The few pieces Lucy wishes people read before they spend.
Starter kit
Your first three knives — and why you need no more
Chef’s, petty, and bread. The only set most home kitchens actually need.
Read the guide
Shapes
Two silhouettes, one honest answer for most home cooks.
Japanese vs German: which suits the way you cook?
Shapes
Japanese vs German: which suits the way you cook?
Two silhouettes, one honest answer for most home cooks.
Shapes
Chef’s knife vs santoku: do you really need both?
Two silhouettes, one honest answer for most home cooks.
Care
Looking after a carbon-steel edge without fear
Patina, rust myths, and the simple habits that keep carbon happy.
Still choosing between two blades? Lucy takes a side.