Cookware & Knives
The Best Chef's Knife for Home Cooking in Australia (2026)
Six chef's knives for home cooks, from a Victorinox under $100 to the Shun Classic, with each maker's steel, weight and Australian warranty.
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The Best Kitchen Knife Set in Australia (2026)
Five knife block sets, from a Stanley Rogers magnetic block around $120 to Wüsthof's forged Classic Ikon, with what's in each and the warranty.
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The Best Bread Knife in Australia (2026)
Five bread knives for crusty loaves and sourdough, from a Mercer under $50 to the Global G-9, with blade length, edge shape and handle compared.
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Le Creuset vs Chasseur vs Staub: French Ovens Compared
All three are enamelled cast iron made in France and work on induction. How the 24cm pots differ on capacity, lid, interior, warranty and price.
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Global vs Wüsthof Knives: Weight, Handles, Warranty and Price
Global's G-2 weighs 170g and Wüsthof's Classic about 263g, but the steel is almost equally hard. How the two differ on handle, guarantee and price.
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Furi vs Global Knives: Which to Choose?
Furi's cook's knife carries a 25-year guarantee; Global's Australian warranty is two years. Steel, handles, guarantees and price compared.
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Essteele Australis vs Per Vita vs Eternità: What's the Difference?
Australis is no longer on Essteele's own store. Per Vita has a copper base and Eternità is clad from base to rim. How Essteele's stainless ranges differ.
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Chef's Knife vs Santoku: What's the Difference?
A chef's knife has a curved edge that rocks; a santoku is shorter and flatter for chopping straight down. How the two shapes compare, with examples.
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Knife and Cookware Comparisons: Global, Wüsthof, Furi, Scanpan and More
Every knife and cookware comparison on Home Muse in one place, from what Global's Australian warranty covers to which Scanpan ranges work on induction.
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Scanpan Ranges Explained: Classic, IQ, HaptIQ, CS+ and More
The Classic is the only Scanpan range that doesn't work on induction. How the other twenty differ on coating, handle, body and where they are made.
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Wüsthof vs Victorinox Chef's Knives: Forged or Stamped?
Wüsthof's Classic is forged in Germany; Victorinox's Fibrox is stamped in Switzerland and costs about a third as much. Steel, weight, care and warranty.
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Global vs Shun: Which Japanese Chef's Knife?
Shun's Classic has harder VG-MAX steel and a lifetime warranty for Australian buyers; Global's G-2 is lighter and cheaper. How the two compare.