Best Chef's Knives Updated July 2025

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Best Chef's Knives
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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10.0

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10.0

HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel
Quality
Value for money
Comfort
Weight
Balance
Cut accuracy
Picked by 151 people this month!
Picked by 151 people this month!

10.0

1
HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel
Quality
Value for money
Comfort
Weight
Balance
Cut accuracy

9.9

2

9.9

Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive. Japanese Knife for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Style Knive for Home, Camping, BBQ. ...
Sharpness
Knife quality
Quality
Hand comfort
Ease of use
Works well

9.9

2
Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive. Japanese Knife for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Style Knive for Home, Camping, BBQ. ...
Sharpness
Knife quality
Quality
Hand comfort
Ease of use
Works well

9.6

3

9.6

Astercook Knife Set, 13 Pieces Kitchen Knives Set with Healthy Anti-Rust Coating, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel Chef Knife S...
Sharpness
Color
Knife quality
Quality
Value for money
Functionality

9.6

3
Astercook Knife Set, 13 Pieces Kitchen Knives Set with Healthy Anti-Rust Coating, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel Chef Knife S...
Sharpness
Color
Knife quality
Quality
Value for money
Functionality

9.4

4

9.4

Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking K...
Quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Comfort
Design
Functionality

9.4

4
Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking K...
Quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Comfort
Design
Functionality

9.3

5

9.3

FAMCÜTE 8 Inch Japanese Knife, Hand Forged 5 Layers High Carbon 9CR18MOV Steel Rosewood Handle Chef Knife, Ultra Sharp Durable ...
Sharpness
Knife quality
Durability
Look
Comfort
Value for money

9.3

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FAMCÜTE 8 Inch Japanese Knife, Hand Forged 5 Layers High Carbon 9CR18MOV Steel Rosewood Handle Chef Knife, Ultra Sharp Durable ...
Sharpness
Knife quality
Durability
Look
Comfort
Value for money

9.2

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9.2

Knife Set, HUNTER.DUAL 15 Pcs Kitchen Knife Set with Block Self Sharpening, Dishwasher Safe, Anti-slip Handle, Black
Look
Sharpness
Quality
Value for money
Functionality
Dishwasher safety

9.2

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Knife Set, HUNTER.DUAL 15 Pcs Kitchen Knife Set with Block Self Sharpening, Dishwasher Safe, Anti-slip Handle, Black
Look
Sharpness
Quality
Value for money
Functionality
Dishwasher safety

9.1

7

9.1

imarku Chef Knife - 8 Inch Home Essentials Sharp Kitchen knife HC Steel Japanese Knife Paring knife, Birthday Gifts for Women/M...
Sharpness
Quality
Value for money
Functionality
Weight
Comfort

9.1

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imarku Chef Knife - 8 Inch Home Essentials Sharp Kitchen knife HC Steel Japanese Knife Paring knife, Birthday Gifts for Women/M...
Sharpness
Quality
Value for money
Functionality
Weight
Comfort

9.0

8

9.0

imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apartme...
Knife quality
Build quality
Comfort
Value for money
Ease of use
Chopping power

9.0

8
imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apartme...
Knife quality
Build quality
Comfort
Value for money
Ease of use
Chopping power

8.8

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8.8

Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Japanese Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic Design,Professional Ultra Sharp K...
Sharpness
Quality
Looks
Value for money
Comfort
Ease of use

8.8

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Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Japanese Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic Design,Professional Ultra Sharp K...
Sharpness
Quality
Looks
Value for money
Comfort
Ease of use

8.7

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8.7

Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife
Knife quality
Value for money
Durability
Grip
Comfort
Weight

8.7

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Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife
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Our Top Choice

10.0

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10.0

HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel
Quality
Value for money
Comfort
Weight
Balance
Cut accuracy
Picked by 151 people this month!
Picked by 151 people this month!

10.0

1
HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel
Quality
Value for money
Comfort
Weight
Balance
Cut accuracy