To curate this list, I first took into consideration the backbone of most great groupings: a sharp, durable chef’s knife. With the exception of a couple of speciality packs (like steak knives ...

A chef's knife is one of the most important tools in the kitchen because if you love to cook, you'll need one for precise cutting, best for preparing ingredients. Indeed, the best chef's knives ...

At the time, Deihl was executive chef at Cyprus (which has since closed.) “I asked him to help me develop a knife and he invited me to the kitchen. His chefs looked at the knives, they didn’t buy.

A note: This list is just for chef's knives. Other types of knives, like a hunting knife or a serrated knife, will need a different kind of sharpening kit or sharpening tool to combat a dull blade.

Smaller knives might not have all the pizazz of an expensive chef's knife, but no self-respecting cook can make do without a ...