Chef's Knives

The workhorse of any kitchen. Sizing, steel, balance, and which one to buy at every budget.

Buying guide

Best Chef's Knives: A Buying Guide Built on Specs

Most chef's knife guides describe how a knife feels. This one starts with the four numbers that decide how it feels, then tells you which knives are worth the money at each price.

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Comparison

German vs Japanese Chef's Knife

The difference is not craftsmanship or country. It is a single engineering decision about hardness, and everything else follows from it.

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