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When it comes to slicing and dicing, a great knife saves you time and trouble. We tested 21 chef's knives, including some from celebrities, rating their cutting prowess on a range of foods as well as their handle and feel.
Traditional Co-WinnerOne of just three that excelled at cleanly slicing tomatoes, the Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch ($120, amazon.com) is also expert at slicing and chopping onions, cutting up carrots, and neatly creating thin ribbons of basil. |
Traditional Co-WinnerAt less than half the Wüsthof's price, the J.A. Henckels Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife ($50, amazon.com) cuts no corners on performance, with perfect scores on our onion and basil tests (and near-perfect scores on the rest). |
Celebrity WinnerBefitting an Iron Chef, the Miyabi Morimoto Edition 9-Inch Chef's Knife ($120, amazon.com) glides smoothly through steak and makes quick work of onions. Its Asian-style blade is thinner than the traditional ones — less suited for hard veggies like carrots. |
Celebrity Runner-UpA close second to Morimoto's, Cat Cora's 8-Inch Chef's Knife ($42, amazon.com) gets our vote for value. Its curved blade is easily rocked front to back, so mincing garlic or leafy herbs is almost effortless. |
Budget Buy WinnerChicago Cutlery's Fusion 8-Inch Chef's Knife ($20) went cut for cut with the pricier picks, even trumping many at slicing tomatoes. Like the other winners', its blade has a full tang (it extends into the grip) for control. More from Good Housekeeping: The 11 Worst Foods For Your Health 12 Makeup Mistakes That Make You Look Old |
