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About the Quantified Knife Project – Seattle Ultrasonics

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At Seattle Ultrasonics, we want to make a better knife: a knife that makes cutting easier. In order to do that, we first have to understand what “better” means. To find out, we strapped 21 of the most popular chef’s knives to a robotic arm and ran 525 food cutting tests. Why go to so much trouble? If you search for “best chef's knife” you'll plenty of editorial guides from reputable sources recommending their top picks. Expert chef recommendations are certainly meaningful, and a reviewer’s opinion on ergonomics and design certainly matter. But when choosing a chef's knife, shouldn’t you be able to consult cutting performance data? And shouldn’t that data be collected under conditions that are as objective and realistic as possible? It’s common for knife enthusiasts to demonstrate sharpness by slicing a piece of paper, shaving their forearms, or, if they’re feeling acrobatic, cutting through a hanging rope and a row of plastic water bottles. These proxy tests are visually impressive. Bu

At Seattle Ultrasonics, we want to make a better knife: a knife that makes cutting easier. In order to do that, we first have to understand what “better” means. To find out, we strapped 21 of the most popular chef’s knives to a robotic arm and ran 525 food cutting tests. Why go to so much trouble? If you search for “best chef's knife” you'll plenty of editorial guides from reputable sources recommending their top picks. Expert chef recommendations are certainly meaningful, and a reviewer’s opinion on ergonomics and design certainly matter. But when choosing a chef's knife, shouldn’t you be abl

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