With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to think about your menu(s). Spiral ham for your aunt, extra creamy mashed potatoes for your dad, glazed carrots for that neighborhood potluck, plus an extra tray of green bean casserole for Friendsgiving. To pull all of this off, we need to start with the basics: knife skills. Luckily, our friends at Shun Cutlery have created the ultimate knife for basically every cut—Shun’s Premiere Master Utility Knife is just what you’ll need to expertly slice and dice your way through this holiday season.
We've compiled a brief, but thorough guide to some of the most-used knife cuts you’ll see while making every Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas dinner, plus a few recipes to help you show off your newfound knife prowess.