Chef'sMac Professional 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Dimples (MTH-80)A premium knife that works for both beginners and pros.9.6/10 our scoreCheck price
Chef's · 7.88" · Mac alloy steel (grade not published) · 6.5 oz
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BoningVictorinox Fibrox Pro 6-Inch Curved Boning Knife (Semi-Stiff)The one boning knife to get if you process deer.9.4/10 our scoreCheck price
Boning · 6" · Swiss high-carbon stainless · HRC 56
SlicingVictorinox Fibrox Pro 12-Inch Granton Slicing KnifeThe standard brisket knife; hard to beat for the price.9.4/10 our scoreCheck price
Slicing · 12" · Swiss high-carbon stainless · HRC 56
BoningVictorinox Fibrox Pro 6-Inch Curved Boning Knife (Flexible)The go-to boning knife for poultry and deer at home.9.4/10 our scoreCheck price
Boning · 6" · Swiss high-carbon stainless · HRC 56
GyutoTojiro DP (Classic) Gyuto 210mm (F-808)The best entry point into Japanese knives.9.4/10 our scoreCheck price
Gyuto · 8.3" · VG-10 core clad in stainless · HRC 60 · 6.9 oz
BreadTojiro Bread Slicer 270mm (F-687)The bread knife sourdough bakers upgrade to.9.2/10 our score
Bread · 10.75" · molybdenum vanadium stainless · HRC 60 · 6.1 oz
Chef'sWüsthof Classic 8-Inch Chef's KnifeA classic German workhorse for people who like a heavy knife.9.2/10 our scoreCheck price
Chef's · 8" · X50CrMoV15 stainless · HRC 58 · 9.3 oz
Chef'sVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef's KnifeThe default first chef's knife: cheap and forgiving.9.2/10 our scoreCheck price
Chef's · 8" · Swiss high-carbon stainless · HRC 56 · 5.8 oz
NakiriTojiro DP Nakiri 165mm (F-502)The value pick for a first nakiri.9.0/10 our score
Nakiri · 6.5" · VG-10 core clad in stainless · HRC 61 · 7.2 oz
Chef'sZwilling Pro 8-Inch Chef's KnifeA modern German chef's knife that is easier to sharpen than a full-bolster design.9.0/10 our scoreCheck price
Chef's · 7.87" · Zwilling high-carbon stainless · HRC 57 · 9.3 oz
GyutoMiyabi Kaizen II 8-Inch Chef's KnifeA very sharp Damascus gyuto for careful cooks.9.0/10 our scoreCheck price
Gyuto · 7.87" · FC61 core with 48-layer Damascus · HRC 61 · 7.0 oz
Chef'sOpinel Le Petit Chef Kids Knife SetA real knife for kids learning proper technique, with adult supervision.9.0/10 our scoreCheck price
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FilletVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Flexible Fillet KnifeA light, flexible fillet knife for fish of most sizes.9.0/10 our scoreCheck price
Fillet · 7.9" · Swiss high-carbon stainless · 3.0 oz
SlicingWüsthof Classic 8-Inch Hollow Edge Carving KnifeA classic carving knife for turkeys, hams and bone-in roasts.9.0/10 our scoreCheck price
Slicing · 8" · Wüsthof high-carbon stainless · HRC 58
BreadVictorinox Fibrox Pro 10.25-Inch Bread KnifeA light, long bread knife that suits most home bakers.9.0/10 our scoreCheck price
Bread · 10.25" · Swiss high-carbon stainless · 4.8 oz
BreadMercer Culinary Millennia 10-Inch Wavy Edge Bread KnifeA cheap bread knife that handles crusty sourdough.9.0/10 our scoreCheck price
Bread · 10" · Japanese high-carbon stain-resistant steel
GyutoMisono Swedish Carbon Steel Gyuto 210mmFor people ready to care for carbon steel.9.0/10 our score
Gyuto · 8.3" · Swedish carbon steel · HRC 60 · 5.7 oz
ParingVictorinox Swiss Classic 3.25-Inch Paring KnifeA cheap paring knife that does the job.9.0/10 our scoreCheck price
Paring · 3.25" · Swiss stainless · 0.6 oz
Chef'sWüsthof Junior 4-Inch Chef's KnifeA purpose-built first chef's knife for kids 4 and up, with supervision.8.8/10 our scoreCheck price
Chef's · 3.94" · German knife steel · HRC 56
GyutoTojiro Shirogami Gyuto 210mm (F-694)A traditional carbon gyuto at a fair price for people ready to care for it.8.8/10 our score
Gyuto · 8.3" · Shirogami #2 core clad in soft iron · HRC 60
Chef'sShun Classic 8-Inch Chef's KnifeThe best-known Damascus chef's knife in American kitchens.8.8/10 our scoreCheck price
Chef's · 8" · VG-MAX core with 68-layer Damascus cladding
Chef'sEnso HD 8-Inch Chef's KnifeA sturdy, Western-handled Damascus knife.8.8/10 our score
Chef's · 8" · VG-10 core with 37-layer hammered Damascus · HRC 61 · 7.9 oz
ParingWüsthof Classic 3.5-Inch Paring KnifeA paring knife that matches a forged German set.8.8/10 our scoreCheck price
Paring · 3.5" · Wüsthof high-carbon stainless · HRC 58
NakiriShun Classic 6.5-Inch NakiriA premium nakiri for people who chop a lot of vegetables.8.8/10 our scoreCheck price
Nakiri · 6.5" · VG-MAX core with Damascus cladding
SlicingMercer Culinary Millennia 11-Inch Granton Edge SlicerA cheap, honest slicer for small briskets and roasts.8.8/10 our scoreCheck price
Slicing · 11" · Japanese high-carbon stain-resistant steel · HRC 53
SantokuShun Classic 7-Inch SantokuA beautiful and sharp santoku that does not forgive careless use.8.8/10 our scoreCheck price
Santoku · 7" · VG-MAX core with Damascus cladding · HRC 61 · 6.8 oz
SantokuVictorinox Fibrox Pro 7-Inch Granton SantokuThe cheapest way to see if a santoku suits you.8.8/10 our scoreCheck price
Santoku · 7" · Swiss high-carbon stainless · HRC 56
Chef'sMercer Culinary Millennia 8-Inch Chef's KnifeA solid backup or starter knife for very little money.8.8/10 our scoreCheck price
Chef's · 8" · Japanese high-carbon stain-resistant steel
GyutoFujiwara Kanefusa FKH Gyuto 210mmA budget, Western-handled introduction to carbon steel.8.6/10 our score
Gyuto · 8.3" · Hitachi SK-4 carbon steel · HRC 58
SlicingVictorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Carving KnifeAn inexpensive, practical carving knife.8.6/10 our scoreCheck price
Slicing · 7.9" · Swiss high-carbon stainless · 4.6 oz
SantokuGlobal G-48 7-Inch SantokuA light and modern santoku; try the grip before buying.8.6/10 our scoreCheck price
Santoku · 7" · CROMOVA 18 stainless · HRC 57
Chef'sMisen 8-Inch Chef's KnifeA mid-weight hybrid between German heft and Japanese edge.8.6/10 our scoreCheck price
Chef's · 8.26" · AICHI ACUTO 440 stainless · HRC 58 · 8.1 oz
Chef'sKiwi 8-Inch Chef's KnifeA cheap test knife; good enough for vegetables.7.8/10 our score
Chef's · 8" · stainless (grade not published) · HRC 50 · 4.6 oz
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