

Henckels is one of the most recognizable names in the knife making industry, so it’s not surprising that this knife rose to the top of our list in the original testing and stayed there for round two.

Henckels Four Star 8" Chef's Knife (31071-203)

If you're looking to fill out your kitchen knives collection, we also tested and reviewed parring knives, serrated knives, and boning knives. We put them in the hands of a trained chef (yours truly) to test how well each kitchen knife could tackle the most common tasks.Īfter hours of testing, we came away with some solid recommendations: a high-quality chef’s knife capable of any kitchen task-the winning Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's Knife ( available at Amazon), the slightly more specialized knife Mac Professional Series 8" Chef's Knife With Dimples for experienced cooks, and the budget-friendly Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef's Knife that went edge-to-edge with some of the more expensive knives. With this in mind, we selected more than a dozen knives from all price points to find their strengths and weaknesses, relying heavily on testing procedures instead of just personal preference. But how do you know which one is right for you? There are a dizzying array of options, and it can be hard to know where to begin and which brand to buy. The right steel knife can feel like an extension of your arm, an all-purpose kitchen tool.

It’s a go-to tool for cutting everything from vegetables to meat and is capable of tackling all your slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing needs. After testing an additional three chef's knives and retesting the previous winners, the Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's Knife remains our best overall, while the Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef's Knife remains our best value pick and the Mac Professional Series 8" Chef's Knife With Dimples is still our best for experienced cooks.Įvery cook should have a great chef's knife.
