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The 15 Best Chef’s Knives – Guide

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written on September 28, 2021

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Chef ‘s knives are suitable for cutting vegetables, meat and many other foods

. Due to their versatility they are very popular and should not be missing in your kitchen.

We have summarized all the important information about chef ‘s knives in a checklist for you. You can find a great selection of different chef’s knives in our product recommendations.

Checklist For Chef’s Knives

Blade Length
  • Chef’s knives are so-called all-round knives that can be used for many different tasks in the kitchen. The blade is relatively wide at the handle and tapers to a point at the front on a classic chef’s knife.
  • Chef’s knives have a blade length of about 16 to 23 cm. The blade length of most chef’s knives is around 20 cm.
Blade Material
  • Stainless steel is a commonly used material. Stainless steel is durable and resistant to rust. Stainless steel blades are hard to cut and can be easily resharpened.
  • Carbon steel blades are hard and somewhat brittle. These blades are very cutting and stay sharp for a long time. The disadvantage is that the blades can rust. Chef’s knives with a carbon steel blade should therefore not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
  • Damascus steel, or damascus for short, is used for particularly high-quality chef’s knives. This material consists of up to more than 100 layers of two different types of iron and steel. Damascus steel is resistant, tough and can be ground very sharp. Chef’s knives with a blade made of Damascus are expensive and not suitable for the dishwasher.
Handle
  • Forged from one piece and chef’s knives, the handle is also made of steel. It is important that the handle fits well in your hand and that you can guide the knife safely.
  • Classic chef’s knives have a handle made of wood, which is riveted or glued to the blade. Wooden handles are pleasantly warm in the hand and non-slip. Chef’s knives with a wooden handle may usually only be washed by hand.
  • Inexpensive chef’s knives are often equipped with a handle made of plastic. However, this material tends to become brittle over time, especially if the knife is frequently cleaned in the dishwasher.
Weight
  • Depending on the design of the chef’s knife, the weight will vary. Lightweight chef’s knives have a weight of around 150 g. Knives with a long blade and a steel handle can weigh up to 300 g. However, more important than the weight is that the knife is balanced and fits well in the hand.

Here you will find the top 15 among the most popular chef’s knives.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1 Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic Design,Professional Ultra Sharp Kitchen Knives for Cooking High Carbon Stainless Steel Japanese Chef's Knife
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SaleBestseller Nr. 2 Henckels Classic 8 in Chefs knife
Henckels Classic 8 in Chefs knife
$116.00
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SaleBestseller Nr. 3 MOSFiATA 8' Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel EN1.4116 with Micarta Handle and Gift Box
MOSFiATA 8" Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife...
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Bestseller Nr. 4 ASETY Damascus Knife Set 3 PCS, NSF Food-Safe Kitchen Knife Set with Japanese VG10 Steel Core, Ultra-Sharp Professional Chef Knife Set and Full Tang G10 Handle, Gift for Fathers Day
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SaleBestseller Nr. 5 Sunnecko Japanese Chef Knife 8 inch, Sharp Kitchen Knife with 440C High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade Professional Cooking Knife, Gyuto Knife with Natural White Oak Wooden Handle Chopping Knife
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Bestseller Nr. 6 Astercook Chef Knife, 8 Inch Professional Kitchen Chef Knife, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Knife, Chefs Knives with Ergonomic Handle and Gift Box
Astercook Chef Knife, 8 Inch Professional Kitchen...
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SaleBestseller Nr. 7 Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch
Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch
$53.50
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SaleBestseller Nr. 8 Shun Cutlery Classic Chef's Knife 6”, Small, Nimble Blade, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic, Handcrafted Japanese Knife, Professional Chef Knife
Shun Cutlery Classic Chef's Knife 6”, Small,...
$188.00
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Bestseller Nr. 9 ASETY Kitchen Knife Professional Chef Knife Set 3 Piece, Ultra Sharp German Stainless Steel Knife and Finger Guard, Ergonomic Handle Knives for Kitchen NSF Food-Safe, Gifts for Fathers Day
ASETY Kitchen Knife Professional Chef Knife Set 3...
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SaleBestseller Nr. 10 J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 8-Inch Chef -,Black
J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 8-Inch...
$59.00
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Bestseller Nr. 11 Misen Chef Knife - 8 Inch Professional Kitchen Knife - High Carbon Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Chef's Knife, Blue
Misen Chef Knife - 8 Inch Professional Kitchen...
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Bestseller Nr. 12 MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8 inch Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife, Hand Forged 67 Layers 440C Damascus Steel Kitchen Knives, Professional Meat Sushi Chef's Knife (Blue Pomegranate Handle & Gift Box)
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SaleBestseller Nr. 13 Astercook Chef Knife, 8 Inch Pro Kitchen Knife Dishwasher Safe, High Carbon German Stainless Steel Chef's Knives with Ergonomic Handle, Elegant Black, Best Gifts
Astercook Chef Knife, 8 Inch Pro Kitchen Knife...
$25.98
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SaleBestseller Nr. 14 Brewin Kitchen Knife with Sharpener, Razor Sharp 8 Inch Chef Knife with Black Pakkawood Handle German High Carbon Stainless Steel Full Tang Professional Cooking Knives with Gift Box
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Bestseller Nr. 15 imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Pro Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Paring Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Useful Kitchen Gadgets 2023
imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Pro Kitchen Knife 8...
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Bestseller Nr. 16 Dalstrong Chef Knife - 8 inch Blade - Gladiator Series - Forged High Carbon German Steel - Razor Sharp Kitchen Knife - Professional Full Tang Knives - G10 Black Handle - Sheath - NSF Certified
Dalstrong Chef Knife - 8 inch Blade - Gladiator...
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Tip: You can find lots of great “paint by numbers” sets in our guide to “paint by numbers”.

The Best Sellers Of Chef’s Knives

We have compiled the most popular chef’s knives for you in this bestseller list.

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1 Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic Design,Professional Ultra Sharp Kitchen Knives for Cooking High Carbon Stainless Steel Japanese Chef's Knife Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic... Buy Here
2 Henckels Classic 8 in Chefs knife Henckels Classic 8 in Chefs knife Buy Here
3 MOSFiATA 8' Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel EN1.4116 with Micarta Handle and Gift Box MOSFiATA 8" Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High... Buy Here
4 Sunnecko Japanese Chef Knife 8 inch, Sharp Kitchen Knife with 440C High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade Professional Cooking Knife, Gyuto Knife with Natural White Oak Wooden Handle Chopping Knife Sunnecko Japanese Chef Knife 8 inch, Sharp Kitchen Knife with 440C High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade... Buy Here
5 Astercook Chef Knife, 8 Inch Professional Kitchen Chef Knife, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Knife, Chefs Knives with Ergonomic Handle and Gift Box Astercook Chef Knife, 8 Inch Professional Kitchen Chef Knife, German High Carbon Stainless Steel... Buy Here
6 Misen Chef Knife - 8 Inch Professional Kitchen Knife - High Carbon Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp Chef's Knife, Blue Misen Chef Knife - 8 Inch Professional Kitchen Knife - High Carbon Stainless Steel Ultra Sharp... Buy Here
7 Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef's Knife, 8-Inch Buy Here
8 ASETY Kitchen Knife Professional Chef Knife Set 3 Piece, Ultra Sharp German Stainless Steel Knife and Finger Guard, Ergonomic Handle Knives for Kitchen NSF Food-Safe, Gifts for Fathers Day ASETY Kitchen Knife Professional Chef Knife Set 3 Piece, Ultra Sharp German Stainless Steel Knife... Buy Here
9 ASETY Damascus Knife Set 3 PCS, NSF Food-Safe Kitchen Knife Set with Japanese VG10 Steel Core, Ultra-Sharp Professional Chef Knife Set and Full Tang G10 Handle, Gift for Fathers Day ASETY Damascus Knife Set 3 PCS, NSF Food-Safe Kitchen Knife Set with Japanese VG10 Steel Core,... Buy Here
10 Shun Cutlery Classic Chef's Knife 6”, Small, Nimble Blade, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic, Handcrafted Japanese Knife, Professional Chef Knife Shun Cutlery Classic Chef's Knife 6”, Small, Nimble Blade, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation,... Buy Here

Tip: You can find practical meal prep boxes in our guide to meal prep boxes.

Current Offers For Chef’s Knife

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the Cooking Knife Sets section.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
Gourmetop Kitchen Knife Set with No Drilling Magnetic Strip, Knives Set for Kitchen Black Titanium Cooking Knives, Sharp Stainless Steel Chef Knife Set for Cutting Meat & Vegetable, Small Knife Set
Gourmetop Kitchen Knife Set with No Drilling Magnetic Strip, Knives Set for Kitchen Black Titanium Cooking Knives, Sharp Stainless Steel Chef Knife Set for Cutting Meat & Vegetable, Small Knife Set
$25.83 −27%
SaleBestseller Nr. 2
Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic Design,Professional Ultra Sharp Kitchen Knives for Cooking High Carbon Stainless Steel Japanese Chef's Knife
Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic Design,Professional Ultra Sharp Kitchen Knives for Cooking High Carbon Stainless Steel Japanese Chef's Knife
$120.00 −54%
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
Knife Set, Damascus Kitchen Knife Set with Block, Built-in Knife Sharpener, German Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Dishwasher Safe
Knife Set, Damascus Kitchen Knife Set with Block, Built-in Knife Sharpener, German Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Dishwasher Safe
$83.72 −20%
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
Home Hero Kitchen Knife Set, Steak Knife Set & Kitchen Utility Knives - Ultra-Sharp High Carbon Stainless Steel Knives with Ergonomic Handles (7 Pc Set, Black)
Home Hero Kitchen Knife Set, Steak Knife Set & Kitchen Utility Knives - Ultra-Sharp High Carbon Stainless Steel Knives with Ergonomic Handles (7 Pc Set, Black)
$39.99 −25%
SaleBestseller Nr. 5
Astercook Knife Set with Built-in Sharpener Block, Dishwasher Safe Kitchen Knife Set with Block, 14 Pcs High Carbon Stainless Steel Block Knife Set with Self Sharpening and 6 Steak Knives, Black
Astercook Knife Set with Built-in Sharpener Block, Dishwasher Safe Kitchen Knife Set with Block, 14 Pcs High Carbon Stainless Steel Block Knife Set with Self Sharpening and 6 Steak Knives, Black
$69.99 −29%
SaleBestseller Nr. 6
Randalfy Kitchen Knife Set with Block, 7 Pieces Chef Knives, Scissor, for Meat/Vegetables/Fruits Chopping, Slicing, Dicing&Cutting
Randalfy Kitchen Knife Set with Block, 7 Pieces Chef Knives, Scissor, for Meat/Vegetables/Fruits Chopping, Slicing, Dicing&Cutting
$49.99 −24%
SaleBestseller Nr. 7
Chef Knife - Kitchen Knives, 8 inch Chef's Knife, 4 inch Paring Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel with Ergonomic Handle
Chef Knife - Kitchen Knives, 8 inch Chef's Knife, 4 inch Paring Knife, High Carbon Stainless Steel with Ergonomic Handle
$19.99 −50%
SaleBestseller Nr. 8
SANDEWILY Professional Kitchen Knives High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef Knife Set,3PCS Ultra Sharp Japanese Knife with Sheath,Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle Elegant Gift Box for Home or Restaurant
SANDEWILY Professional Kitchen Knives High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef Knife Set,3PCS Ultra Sharp Japanese Knife with Sheath,Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle Elegant Gift Box for Home or Restaurant
$59.99 −23%
SaleBestseller Nr. 9
McCook MC29 Knife Sets,15 Pieces German Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Block Sets with Built-in Sharpener
McCook MC29 Knife Sets,15 Pieces German Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Block Sets with Built-in Sharpener
$129.99 −50%
SaleBestseller Nr. 10
Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives Carving Sets for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking Knife with Gift Box
Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives Carving Sets for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking Knife with Gift Box
$66.99 −46%

FAQ About Chef’s Knives

What is a chef’s knife?

A chef’s knife is not a special kitchen knife for a particular food, but an all-rounder that can be used in many ways.

Which chef’s knives are the best?

That can’t be answered across the board. You are sure to find the right chef’s knife for you in our product recommendations.

Which chef’s knives do I need?

There are many different kitchen knives for different products. Chef’s knives are usually knives with a blade length of about 20 cm, which can be used in a variety of ways.

Which chef’s knives are recommended?

Many different chef’s knives are recommended. You are sure to find what you are looking for in our product recommendations.

How do you hold a chef’s knife?

A chef’s knife should fit snugly in your hand with a firm grip. The thumb and index fingers should be to the left of the knife when cutting with the right hand.

Chef’s knife sharpening stone – which grit?

For chef’s knives, grits of 800 to 1000 are recommended for sharpening stones.

Chef’s knife – what length?

For beginners, a knife that is as short as possible is recommended, as the risk of injury is lowest here. Professional chefs or cooks with experience can use knives with a blade of 20 cm or more.

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