We can think of few things more frustrating than trying to slice an apple with a plastic knife or picking through a bland salad for lack of black pepper. Enter the Office Lunch Survival Kit: just a few essentials that can be tucked away in a drawer and that make a world of difference come lunch time! More

We spotted this knife storage solution at Tasteologie and we were instantly smitten. How smart is this — it holds your knives and the rest of your kitchen utensils too. What a great small-space solution! More

What's your favorite knife? The one you reach for over and over? This past week nine of us here at The Kitchn answered that question. Take a peek, and tell us what your favorite knife is!

• Anjali: Japanese Nakiri-Bocho
• Dana: Super Sexy Carbon Steel Knife
• Elizabeth: Wusthof 3 1/2-inch Paring Knife
• Emily: Shun Bob Kramer Meiji Chef's Knife
• Emma: Wusthof 7-Inch Santoku Knife
• Faith: Carbon Steel Chinese Cleaver
• Regina: Shun Classic 6-Inch Chef's Knife
• Sarah Rae: Rachael Ray Gusto Grip 5-Inch Santoku
• Stephanie: Sabatier 8 Inch Serrated Bread Knife More

Let me start off by saying that I'm no knife whiz. I recognize the handle and the blade, but if you want a lively debate about bevels and hollows and rounded tips, you'd be better off finding someone else. My biggest concern is, "Does this knife feel good in my hand," and perhaps more importantly, "Will it cut stuff?" With this Wüsthof Santoku knife, the answer to both questions is a definitive yes. More

Cooking for Engineers, our favorite science-meets-cooking blog, recently rounded up a total of six ceramic knives and put them through a rigorous obstacle course of tests. We thought their results were quite surprising! Do you own a ceramic knife? More

My Shun Bob Kramer Meiji Chef's Knife and I have only been together for three months, but I have a feeling this relationship is serious. The most beautiful knife I have ever owned, it makes everyday chopping and slicing feel like a special occasion. More

We love the look of knives hanging from wall-mounted magnetic knife strips. The knife strips clear up clutter from the counter and open up the space so it's free and clear for what we all love to do most — cook. Magnetic knife strips make really easy DIY projects but if you're looking to purchase one, we found five handmade strips from Etsy. More

This was my first "nice" knife. Before it, I had only owned dull, cheap knife sets that were always such a frustration to use. When I received this one as a gift, it was quickly and effortlessly incorporated into most all of my food prep routines. More

When I received a CUTCO santoku knife to review I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. I already own several low-end (Macy's major blow-out sale) santoku knives and I haven't had any problems with them. It wasn't until I made my first cut with this CUTCO knife that I finally realized what all the fuss is about. More

As I mentioned back in December, my favorite kitchen tool is my nakiri-bocho, a handmade Japanese vegetable knife I bought at a knife and sword festival in Central Japan. Although it can be a pain to keep sharp and rust-free, when it comes to chopping vegetables, this knife beats my traditional chef's knife every time. More