Wüsthof Classic 8-inch
Of 21 chef’s knives we tested, this classic came out on top among traditional choices. Not only does it cleanly slice through a tomato’s skin, it’s also “expert” at slicing and chopping onions and carrots.
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Chicago Cutlery Fusion Chef
This budget-priced knife goes “cut for cut” with costlier alternatives, even outperforming many in its ability to slice cleanly through a tomato. The cushioned grip increases comfort and confidence.
$20, shopworldkitchen.com
Source: Good Housekeeping
Schmidt Brothers 15-Piece Downtown Block
“A beautiful yet functional knife-block set is hard to find,” let alone one that’s also relatively inexpensive. This 13-knife set, created for West Elm by a New York design duo, puts it all together.
$200, westelm.com
Source: Saveur
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro
The blade of the Zwilling Pro has a new shape that makes it easy to rock back and forth when you’re chopping. The Pro’s precision-forged blade is ice-hardened and laser-sharpened.
$130, williams-sonoma.com
Source: Food & Wine
Kikuichi Elite Warakami Damascus All-Purpose Knife
For “the ultimate in macho kitchenware,” it’s hard to find a better source than the Japanese firm Kikuichi, which in the 14th century made swords for samurai. The company brings the “same ornate style” to its century-old kitchen line.
From $64, kikuichi.net
Source: New York Times
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