A former chef tests the best petty knives and utility knives of 2026. Compare top picks for performance, durability, and value.

A good chef’s knife is arguably the most important tool in a home cook’s arsenal. While there are a whole bunch of specialized knives designed for specific tasks, if you have only one knife in your ...

The broad, slightly curved blade of a Japanese santoku knife is designed to cut, chop, and slice ingredients. I tested 15 ...

Better your blades, starting at just $18. Few kitchen tools are more important than the knife. Every kitchen needs a chef’s knife, paring knife, and bread knife, and then there are countless specialty ...

More than 400 Amazon shoppers purchased this chef's knife last month (Photo via Getty). Whether you're an avid at-home chef or consider cheese and crackers a gourmet meal, every kitchen toolkit should ...