The best kitchen knives depend on personal preference and needs, but there are some top picks that have been tested by experts. Here are some of the best kitchen knives according to various sources:
- Good Housekeeping:
- Best Overall Chefs Knife: Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Kitchen Knife
- Best Value Chefs Knife: J.A. Henckels Classic 8-Inch Chefs Knife
- Reddit:
- Victorinox
- Mercer
- MAC
- Food & Wine:
- Best Overall: Mac Knife 8-Inch Hollow Edge Chefs Knife
- Bon Appétit:
- Mac Knife Professional 8 Inch Hollow Edge Chef Knife
- Global 8-inch Chefs Knife
- Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chefs Knife
- Food Network:
- Best Overall: Made In 8 Inch Chef Knife and Misen Chefs Knife
- Best Budget Knife: Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
- Best Value: Hedley & Bennett Chefs Knife
- Best for Butchering: Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Chefs Knife
- Best Japanese-Made Chefs Knife: Shun Classic Western 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
- Best for Precision Cuts: Miyabi Birchwood 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
- The New York Times:
- Our pick: Mac Mighty MTH-80
- Runner-up: Tojiro DP F-808
- Also great: Wüsthof Classic Ikon
When shopping for a kitchen knife, its important to consider factors such as the type of knife, blade and handle materials, and construction. Its also ideal to hold the knives youre considering to get a feel for them, as personal preference plays a large role in choosing a go-to knife.
