The Only 3 Knives You Actually Need in Your Kitchen

The Only 3 Knives You Actually Need in Your Kitchen

April 15, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 88

About this episode

The episode discusses the three essential knives for a kitchen and how to maintain them.

You probably don’t need a full knife set. We break down the three knives that matter most, how to shop for them, and how to keep them sharp for years.

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