Chef's Knives

It's time to take your knifework – and your dishes – to the next level.

How well do you know the tools you turn to most often in the kitchen? Make sure you have these items on hand – and know how to fully utilize your knives.

Before you get to work with your chef's knife, find out how to maintain and use it like a pro.

Any chef can tell you how important having a good knife in the kitchen can be. Whether you are a professional or just an at home amateur, having the proper knife will change everything. A good chef’s knife is going to be sharp, ergonomic, and easy to maintain. We rounded up a few of our favorite chef knives, to help you choose the perfect one to fit your home or professional kitchen.

For the amateur cook to the professional, these are the highest-quality Japanese chef’s knives for every skill level and cutting task. Expertly dice, chop, slice, and mince with these comfortable, ergonomic knives. You’ll be amazed by how the right knife can transform your culinary skills.

Preparing a home cooked meal can be really enjoyable. But without the right tools, it can be a serious pain. Having a sharp, well-designed knife cuts down on anxiety and time in the kitchen. We’ve found these four knives to be quite sharp and comfortable to use. There’s a lot to consider – the blades shown here are made from one of three types of stainless steel, are either stamped or forged, and two have a full tang. Handle designs can vary as well. Whether made of polypropylene, santoprene, or pakkawood, the handle of each of these top knives is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Check out the top four chef’s knives we discovered on the market.

Think you’ve got cooking chops? Not unless you have the right knife and know how to maintain it. Here’s what you need to dice and slice like a pro and keep your knife in good working order.

Chef James Smith of the Clean Eating Academy shares his all-time favorite kitchen tools.