Blenders
High-performance blenders for smoothies, soups, and nut butters.
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- Konosuke
Sakai laser notes; no SKU review on this site yet
- Sakai Takayuki
Sakai workshop catalog, including single-bevel lines
- Aritsugu
Kyoto shop brand, not a factory first knife
- Takeda
Niimi Aogami Super hammered shapes
- Bunka type page
Shape notes next to the ranked bunka list
- MAC MTH-80
Thin dimpled 8-inch workhorse
- Tojiro DP gyuto
Usual first Japanese gyuto on this site
- Shun Classic 8-inch
Volume first Shun chef's knife
- Global G-2
All-stainless 8-inch chef’s knife
- Lodge 12-inch skillet
Bare-iron skillet on the cookware hub
- Shun Hikari 8-inch
SG2 powder-steel Shun chef’s knife
- Chef Knives To Go
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Our Reviews
12 products
Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender
Famous for its "Will It Blend?" series, this blender features a unique blunt blade design.
Braun MultiQuick 5 Immersion Blender MQ505
A 450-watt corded immersion blender with a PowerBell blade design, whisk attachment, and 600ml beaker, positioned as the value pick against pricier models.
Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender BSB510XL
A corded immersion blender with an anti-suction bell guard and variable-speed trigger, built to blend hot soup in a pot without splashing.
Breville The Fresh & Furious Blender
A compact, mid-range blender combining sleek styling with robust, quiet performance.
Breville the Super Q Blender
A luxury blender that focuses on noise reduction without sacrificing professional performance.
KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Blender KHBRV71
A cordless immersion blender with a removable 12V MAX rechargeable battery, variable-speed trigger, pan guard, and 3-cup jar for stovetops without a nearby outlet.
KitchenAid Variable Speed Hand Blender KHBV53
A budget-friendly corded hand blender bundle with a whisk, chopper attachment, and pan guard for everyday soup, sauce, and small chopping tasks.
Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
A smart blender featuring BlendSense technology that auto-adjusts speed and time based on ingredient density.
Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender
A versatile blender that can blend but also cook with a built-in heating element.
Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender
The classic Vitamix that set the standard for high-performance home blending.
Vitamix Explorian E310 Blender
The entry-point into the Vitamix world, offering full power in a more compact footprint.
Vitamix Immersion Blender
A premium corded immersion blender with a variable-speed dial and scraper tool, built for smoothies, frozen fruit, and fibrous ingredients that overwhelm lighter models.
Buying guides
Best Immersion Blender: 5 Top Picks
We researched the best immersion blenders for soups, sauces, smoothies, and cordless use, with specs and warranty for each pick.
Immersion Blender vs Countertop Blender: Which Do You Need?
A practical comparison of immersion (stick) blenders and countertop blenders. We break down when each type makes sense.
Vitamix vs Blendtec: Which Premium Blender Should You Buy?
Vitamix vs Blendtec compared for smoothies, nut butter, hot soup, cleaning, warranty, controls, and long-term value.
Best Blenders for Smoothies & More
From the Vitamix 5200 to the budget Ninja Foodi, we compare the 5 best blenders for every budget and cooking style.