Welcome to Talking Points, a series that looks at what makes certain products worth talking about, brought to you by Gear Patrol Studios. What is an Alaskan Ulu Knife — and why does it come in a set?

My first job was washing humpies, or pink salmon, fished by my dad, brother, and uncles. I’d wade knee-deep into the river to clean them, then deliver them to the plywood cutting tables covered with ...

Getting better at cooking has been an ongoing quest since I was a child. Each new recipe I negotiate expands my knowledge of spices and flavors and challenges me to hone my skills or learn new ones.

If you're looking for an unconventional kitchen knife for specialized slicing, dicing and chopping, we've got just the selection for you. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and ...