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Black Friday Knife Buying Guide: What to Look For (and What to Avoid)
Shopping Black Friday knife deals? Learn what truly matters in a kitchen knife and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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How to Cook With Cast Iron Without Ruining It: A Practical Guide for Craft-Obsessed Cooks
Learn how to cook with cast iron without ruining it—seasoning, heat control, cleaning, and tools that help you get heirloom-worthy results every time.
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Everything You Didn’t Know You Could Do With a Cleaver
Think cleavers are only for butchering? Think again. Here are 10 surprising, practical, everyday ways to use a kitchen cleaver—plus the best cleavers to upgrade your prep.
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How to Tell If Your Knife Is Actually Sharp (Without Cutting Yourself
Wondering if your kitchen knife is still sharp? Here are safe, simple, no-risk ways to test sharpness at home—plus how to keep your blades in peak condition for years.
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5 Cooking Guild Christmas Gifts That Never Miss
If you’ve ever pulled your hair out trying to find the perfect gift for the cook, griller or kitchen-tinkerer on your list, here’s your lifeline: top-tier tools that don’t end up hidden in a drawer. At The Cooking Guild, we know they care about balance, steel and edge retention, so we’ve curated five gifts that never miss. These aren’t just nice to look at; they’re built to perform, impress and bring joy long after the wrapping paper’s gone
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The Cold Weather Cooking Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed
Discover the essential cold-weather cooking upgrades that serious home chefs swear by. From rustic Dutch ovens to the perfect winter knife, elevate your seasonal meals.
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Our Top Knife Picks for Gifting in 2025 (Based on Who You’re Shopping For)
Discover the perfect knife gift for every type of cook! From aspiring chefs to BBQ masters, find blades that match their style and elevate their kitchen craft.
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Are Expensive Knives Actually Worth It? A Chef’s Honest Breakdown
Wondering if expensive knives are worth the investment? Get a chef's honest take on when they matter, when they don't, and how to choose wisely for your kitchen.
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The One Knife Meal Prep Method: Cook Smarter, Clean Less
Master the one-knife meal prep method! Learn how to use a single quality knife and smart workflow to prepare a week of meals with minimal cleanup and maximum efficiency.
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What Makes a High-Carbon Steel Knife So Good? (And Why It’s Worth It)
Are high-carbon steel knives worth the investment? We break down the real benefits—from razor-sharp edges to lasting durability—and what makes them a cut above the rest.
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One-Pot Comfort Recipes for Cold Nights (No-Fuss, Knife-Friendly Meals)
Warm up with a pot of our French Lentil & Sausage Stew. This easy, one-pot recipe delivers deep, savory flavor with minimal prep and even less cleanup.
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7 Knives That Make the Perfect Holiday Gift for Home Cooks
Find the perfect holiday gift for a home cook! From the versatile chef's knife to the specialized cleaver, we've curated 7 standout blades that are as beautiful as they are functional.
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10 Thanksgiving Dishes You Can Prep with Just One Knife
Simplify your Thanksgiving cooking with these 10 dishes you can prepare using just one great knife. Plus, discover the perfect blade for holiday prep.
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Meal Prep Hacks for Thanksgiving Week (So You're Not Cooking All Day)
Conquer Thanksgiving without the stress. Discover our top meal prep hacks for breaking down tasks across the week, leaving you free to savor the day.
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What’s Actually Worth Cooking From Scratch for Thanksgiving?
Wondering what's worth making from scratch for Thanksgiving? We break down which dishes deliver the biggest payoff in flavor and which are perfectly fine to buy pre-made.
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Our Black Friday Sale Starts Now
Cooking Guild Black Friday Sale is here! Save up to 40% on premium knives and bundles. Elevate your cooking game with handcrafted blades.
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