The 19 Best Chef’s Knives, According to Professional Cooks

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Whether you’re a self-proclaimed cooking expert or still learning your way around the kitchen, the best chef's knives can completely elevate your cooking experience. Because of its versatility, it’s one of the most important kitchen tools to have on hand. From chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing, the best chef’s knives can help you prepare your favorite recipes with greater ease and control. 

“There are so many different knives for all types of cutting needs, but the workhorse of any chef’s knife kit is their chef’s knife. It’s the most important knife to spend a little extra money on,” says Chef Chris Curren, an executive chef at The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles, Illinois.

The two types of chef’s knives

There are two types of chef’s knives: a full tang and hidden tang, as Geoff Feder, owner of Feder Knives, tells SELF. A full tang knife is heavier because the metal of the blade extends all the way to the handle where it's sandwiched between two pieces of plastic (or whatever material the knife handle is made of). With a hidden tang knife the metal extends only partially (if at all) into the handle, making the knife lighter.