Best Chef's Knives Updated February 2026
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Best Chef's Knives
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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10.0

HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Chef Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
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HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Chef Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
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Sharpness
Value for money
Weight
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600+ bought in past month
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HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Chef Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
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9.9

Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
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9.9

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Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
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9.9

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Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Steel Knife for Home, BBQ. For Balance & Control, 6....
Available in:  2 styles
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9.7

SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inch Japanese Steel Damascus Kitchen Knife, Professional Kitchen Knives Sharp High Carbon Super Steel Kitc...
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9.7

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SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inch Japanese Steel Damascus Kitchen Knife, Professional Kitchen Knives Sharp High Carbon Super Steel Kitc...
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9.7

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SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inch Japanese Steel Damascus Kitchen Knife, Professional Kitchen Knives Sharp High Carbon Super Steel Kitc...
Available in:  4 colors
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9.5

Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife
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9.5

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Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife
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9.5

4
Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife
Available in:  29 styles
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9.4

SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inch, High Carbon Japanese 10Cr15Mov Stainless Steel Kitchen Professional Cooking Knife, Ultra Sharp Japan...
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SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inch, High Carbon Japanese 10Cr15Mov Stainless Steel Kitchen Professional Cooking Knife, Ultra Sharp Japan...
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9.4

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SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inch, High Carbon Japanese 10Cr15Mov Stainless Steel Kitchen Professional Cooking Knife, Ultra Sharp Japan...
Available in:  10 colors
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9.2

PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box for Family & Restaura...
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9.2

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PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box for Family & Restaura...
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9.2

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PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box for Family & Restaura...
Available in:  6 styles
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9.1

Astercook Knife Set, 13 Pieces Kitchen Knives Set with Healthy Anti-Rust Coating, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel Chef Knife S...
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Astercook Knife Set, 13 Pieces Kitchen Knives Set with Healthy Anti-Rust Coating, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel Chef Knife S...
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Astercook Knife Set, 13 Pieces Kitchen Knives Set with Healthy Anti-Rust Coating, Dishwasher Safe, Stainless Steel Chef Knife S...
Available in:  3 colors
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8.9

MOSFiATA 8" Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel EN1...
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8.9

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MOSFiATA 8" Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel EN1...
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8.9

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MOSFiATA 8" Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel EN1...
Available in:  8 styles
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8.8

Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Chef's Knife Black 8 in
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Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Chef's Knife Black 8 in
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Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Chef's Knife Black 8 in
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8.6

imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Sharp Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives HC Steel Paring Knife, Unique Gifts for Men and Women, Gi...
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imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Sharp Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives HC Steel Paring Knife, Unique Gifts for Men and Women, Gi...
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imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Sharp Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives HC Steel Paring Knife, Unique Gifts for Men and Women, Gi...
Available in:  5 colors
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Best Chef's Knife
Premium Pick
1

10.0

HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Chef Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Weight
Cut quality
Balance
Read Full Review
600+ bought in past month
Best Chef's Knife
Premium Pick

10.0

1
HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Chef Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Weight
Cut quality
Balance
600+ bought in past month
Read Full Review
Best Chef's Knife
Premium Pick

10.0

1
HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Chef Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
Read Full Review
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Weight
Cut quality
Balance
600+ bought in past month
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