8 Best Chef's Knives for Your Kitchen (2023): Affordable, Japanese, Carbon Steel

It’s the indispensable multi-tool of the kitchen. We sliced and diced our way through meats and veggies to find today’s best blades.

Finally, a Chef’s Knife that will actually stay sharp. Thanks to our pro-grade AUS-10 Japanese Steel with 2.5x more carbon, this knife is strong enough to easily chop through chicken bones, and delicate enough to slice the softest of breads without smashing.

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