Normally, fancy kitchen knives are a major expense, but you can find quality tools if you know where to look. The Konig ...

Corey Dunlap forges custom Damascus steel knives at his Tempe workshop. Here's how he made the jump from chef to craftsman.

Quality Damascus knives can cost over $5,000. Their signature swirl pattern comes from layering two different alloys and folding them over each other, sometimes resulting in thousands of layers.

If you want to spend under $100 and still get a durable kitchen tool, the KitchenAid 8-Inch Damascus Chef's Knife is razor-sharp out of the box and beautifully designed. Best overall: Shun Classic ...