Easy Cutting Boards

Dishwasher-safe, non-porous and easy to store: that's what your cutting board should be. The right cutting board is textured and has just the right amount of give to protect your knife's sharpness and give you extra control while chopping. 

Our newest cutting board, The MK Free Board, is crafted from a revolutionary new material in the kitchen. Plant-based, it combines all of the benefits of a plastic board with a wooden one, all without any permanent microplastics. Peace of mind and easy to use. 

And don't forget a small cutting board for small tasks, serving and separating ingredients. We use The (mini) reBoard for setting aside fish while cooking, chopping up fruit and serving up snacks to the smallest eaters in our house. 

Our picks: The MK Free Board and The (mini) reBoard

Trusty Knives

Ditch the bulky knife block with overly complicated knives you will never use. Almost every job in the kitchen can be accomplished by a set of three high-quality knives. You need a large chef's knife for the bulk of your chopping, a serrated knife for slicing bread and tender ingredients like tomatoes, and a paring knife for delicate tasks like coring and peeling. 

Every knife in your kitchen should be the following:

  • Balanced: Look for a full-tang construction, which means the steel extends all of the way from the tip of the blade through the bottom of the handle. This creates exceptional balance, durability and control. 
  • Comfortable: We like handles inspired by the Japanese oval handle, which sits comfortably and securely in your hand. 
  • Sharp: A sharp knife is a safe knife. You're far more likely to have an accident with a dull knife, which slips than a sharp knife, so make sure you sharpen yours regularly. We developed an easy pull-through sharpener just for this very reason. 

Our pick: The Trio of Knives

Smart Storage

Leave the clutter in a past life and pick a storage solution that works for you. We like to keep our essential tools within arm's reach, on the counter but we want it to be beautiful to look at, easy to clean and secure. 

The Base combines a utensil crock with a magnetic knife stand, all crafted from FSC-certified walnut or maple. It features a hidden magnetic wall, so you can store three knives in the side, separate from your most-used kitchen tools. 

Already have a crock or want to store many knives? Check out The Stand, which can fit up to eight knives. 

Our pick: The Base

Sturdy Tools

Tools should be versatile, taking you from stovetop to serving. Look for high-quality, non-toxic materials like stainless steel, wood and silicone. These will last a lifetime and look elegant at your table. 

Our favorite tool hacks are built into the designs. The Metal Spoon doubles as 1/4C measure, The Only Tongs have a hidden air lock and The Air Whisk solves every baker's nightmare: the impossible clean. 

Just remember, handwash wooden tools and the rest go right into the dishwasher. Make it easy on yourself!

Our pick: The Tool Trio

Table Knives

Don't let your table settings disappoint all of your work! Your finished dish deserves the right cutlery, not just for the looks but also for the performance, so make sure you have a great set of sharp table knives. Our take on a steak knife, we use ours for so much more (even prep work). 

When designing The Table Knives, we prioritized a straight-edge blade, so we would no longer have to saw and tear at our beautifully prepared dishes. Just like The Trio of Knives, The Table Knives incorporate a full-tang design and a pleasantly grippy handle. And when it comes time for storage, the included wooden holder can be stored horizontally in a drawer or upright on the counter. There's a reason these are a Wirecutter #1 pick. 

Our pick: The Table Knives