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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9.9

HENCKELS Statement Premium Quality 15-Piece Set with Block, Natural, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of M...
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Look
Build quality
Weight

9.9

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HENCKELS Statement Premium Quality 15-Piece Set with Block, Natural, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of M...
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Look
Build quality
Weight

9.9

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HENCKELS Statement Premium Quality 15-Piece Set with Block, Natural, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of M...
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Look
Build quality
Weight
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9.7

HENCKELS Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Chef Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery
Knife quality
Sharpness
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Balance

9.7

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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

9.7

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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
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9.4

PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box for Family & Restaura...
Sharpness
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9.4

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PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box for Family & Restaura...
Sharpness
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Value for money
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9.4

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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
Sharpness
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Value for money
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9.3

Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Chef's Knife Black 8 in
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Ease of use

9.3

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Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Chef's Knife Black 8 in
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Cut quality
Weight
Ease of use

9.3

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Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Chef's Knife Black 8 in
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5

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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Color
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9.1

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

9.1

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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
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
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Color
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9.0

Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife
Knife quality
Sharpness
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Value for money
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Cut quality

9.0

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Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife
Knife quality
Sharpness
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Value for money
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9.0

6
Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife
Available in:  29 styles
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Sharpness
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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...
Quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Looks great
Cut quality
Weight

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...
Quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Looks great
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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...
Quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Looks great
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8

8.7

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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8.7

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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...
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
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Weight
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8.7

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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...
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Cut quality
Weight
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8.5

imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - High Carbon Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apar...
Quality
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Value for money
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8.5

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imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - High Carbon Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apar...
Quality
Sharpness
Cut quality
Value for money
Looks
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8.5

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imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - High Carbon Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apar...
Available in:  10 styles
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Sharpness
Cut quality
Value for money
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10

8.2

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

8.2

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

8.2

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Brewin Professional Kitchen Knives, 3PC Chef Knife Set Sharp Knives for Kitchen High Carbon Stainless Steel, Japanese Cooking K...
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9.9

HENCKELS Statement Premium Quality 15-Piece Set with Block, Natural, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of M...
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Look
Build quality
Weight

9.9

1
HENCKELS Statement Premium Quality 15-Piece Set with Block, Natural, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of M...
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Look
Build quality
Weight

9.9

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HENCKELS Statement Premium Quality 15-Piece Set with Block, Natural, Razor-Sharp, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of M...
Knife quality
Sharpness
Value for money
Look
Build quality
Weight