Chefs Knives

Choosing the best chefs knives from the multitude of selections on the market is not easy. Determining on the style of the cutlery alone is usually a challenge, no matter whether it be a santoku, chef, cleaver, and so on. So what tends to make one chefs knives different from the others?

A standard chefs knives typically has a blade that's 8 " long and is about one and a 1 / 2 inches wide inside the middle. Because of the design of the blade curving in the direction of the tip, the knife is often employed effectively by rocking the blade up and down. Chef knives are supposed to be practical, performing well at many differing kitchen jobs rather than specializing in one factor.

No doubt a great chefs knives will easily become the most utilized knife in your collection. You will use it just about every time you cook and thus you should do your homework ahead of purchasing. When you first start the shopping process, however, you may be surprised by just how expensive these knives run.

#1. Shun DM0706 Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Product Information :

• 8-inch chef's knife for versatile slicing, chopping, dicing, and more
• Black laminated PakkaWood D-shaped handle provides maximum comfort
• Made from VG-10 stainless steel clad with 32 layers of high-carbon stainless steel
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#2. Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife 40520, 47520, 45520, 5.2063.20

Product Information :

• 8-inch multipurpose chef's knife designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing
• Patented 2-inch Fibrox handle is textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed
• Blade is conical ground lengthwise and crosswise for minimal resistance while cutting; laser tested to ensure optimum cutting power
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#3. Victorinox Swiss Classic 8" Chef's Knife

Product Information :

• Made in switzerland by master cutlers
• Ergonomic Fibrox Handles are Slip Resistant
• The choice of professionals, nsf (national sanitary foundation) approved
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#4. Global G-2 - 8 inch, 20cm Chef's Knife

Product Information :

• Edge retains razor sharpness exceptionally well
• Lightweight, precisely balanced 8-inch or 20cm chef's knife
• Blade made of high-tech molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel
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#5. J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife

Product Information :

• Full-tang triple-rivet handle
• Made of stain-resistant carbon steel that's hot drop forged for durability
• Large-sized 8-inch multipurpose chef's knife for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing. Product assembled in Spain. Blade sourced from Germany
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#6. Victorinox 47521 10-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

Product Information :

• Stain-resistant blade
• Rock for a precise cut
• High carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer
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Again, do not let the prices scare you. You have got to keep in mind that you are making a purchase that with appropriate care will last your entire lifetime, and will probably be something your grandkids will fight over to inherit. Whenever you take into consideration the durability of high-quality knife when compared to less expensive ones you can see why it is really worth the additional money. Inexpensive knives dull quicker, crack and ultimately break meaning you're going to have to replace it. It just pays to buy the best chefs knives you are able to afford.