A chef and his or her knife are two units that share an unbreakable bond in the kitchen. The best chef knives give you the ability to exhibit your skills to the maximum, while using sub-par equipment can make anyone of decent skill handling a knife look like they’ve never been in a kitchen before.

We’ve tried a million different knives, and have found several that we like and enjoy. Here are a few of those, as well as the best chef knives that are currently available on the market!

What to Look for in a Great Chefs Knife

There are a few things that you want to look for when you’re considering what chefs knife to buy, at least to us. While the requirements aren’t difficult, they are important and should be something you really focus on.

• Weight – We like chef knives where you can feel the weight and the handle, and the blade feels like. This way, when you just relax your hand the blade will really glide through whatever it is you’re cutting through with easy.
• Comfortable grip – If you grip the knife properly, you want something that feels like your hand cups around it comfortably. There’s nothing worse than doing a bunch of prep work in a kitchen with a knife that has a grip that doesn’t match your hand. This will vary from person to person, which is the reason why it’s important to experiment with different knives and different handle styles.
• Price – Of course, all things being equal, you need to consider price and be smart about it. I have friends that have dropped $200 – $300 on chefs knives, and I like my little $35 Wisthof much better. Don’t make it an ego purchase and you won’t waste a lot of money. Just go with what works.
• Guarantee – It always helps to get a knife with some type of replacement guarantee. If something happens that the handle has issues or the blade chips, you would be far better off with a knife that will be guaranteed in the event of severe damage.
• Sharpening – Better knifes don’t need to be sharpened every day. If used regularly, 1-2 times per week with a solid chefs knife is plenty, so if something happens that your knife is dulling every time you use it, strongly consider a replacement!

Consider all these factors when you’re considering your next chefs knife, and feel free to start your shopping below!

DALSTRONG Chef Knife – 8″ – Phantom Series – Japanese High-Carbon – AUS8 Steel – Sheath

POKALEE Fishbone Pattern Chef Knife German Quality High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife with Ergonomic Handle Protective Finger Guard, Sharp Kitchen Knife

DALSTRONG Chef Knife – 8″ – Shadow Black Series – Black Titanium Nitride Coated – High Carbon – 7CR17MOV-X Vacuum Treated Steel- Sheath – NSF Certified

Santoku Knife – MAD SHARK Pro Kitchen Knives 8 Inch Chef’s Knives, Best Quality German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Ultra Sharp, Best Choice for Home Kitchen and Restaurant

WÜSTHOF 4582/20 Classic 8 Inch Chef’s Knife,Black,8-Inch

Bravedge Chef Knife Pro Kitchen Knife Cooking Knife Ultra Sharp Cutting Knife with 8″ Stainless Steel Metallic Paint Double Bevel Blade Ergonomic Handle PP Sheath Elegant Gift Box for Family Gourmet

STEINBRÜCKE Chef Knife – Kitchen Knife 8 Inches German 5Cr15Mov Stainless Steel Blade with Finger Guard，HRC58 Sharp-Dishwasher Safe

Chef Knife – MAD SHARK Pro Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef’s Knife, 7Cr17MoV German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Ultra Sharp, Best Choice for Home Kitchen and Restaurant

Chef Knife – Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef’s Knife German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife with Ergonomic Handle,Sharp and Professional Vegetable Knife

Chef’s Knife – PAUDIN Pro Kitchen Knife, 8-Inch Chef’s Knife N1 made of German High Carbon Stainless Steel, Ergonomic Handle, Ultra Sharp, The Best Choice for Kitchen & Restaurant

MOSFiATA 8″ Super Sharp Professional Chef’s Knife with Finger Guard and Knife Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel 4116 with Micarta Handle and Gift Box

J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL 31161-201 CLASSIC Chef’s Knife, 8 Inch, Black

Professional Chef Knife, 8 Inch Pro Kitchen Knife, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife with Ergonomic Handle

imarku Chef Knife – Pro Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chefs knife High Carbon German Stainless Steel Sharp paring knife with Ergonomic Handle

Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch Chef’s FFP