Chef Aid 5 Inch Stainless Steel Utility Knife with Soft Grip Handle

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Imarku Chef Knife: We found this lightweight knife attractive and comfortable to hold. Though easily sliced through delicate foods, it struggled with heftier ingredients like butternut squash. It's an affordable option, but we'd recommend spending a little more for a higher-quality knife. Minimal sized mirror polished bolster further perfects the carefully engineered balance and gently encourages a comfortable and proper pinch grip Consider how often you'll be using your knife and how often it needs to be sharpened—some hold an edge much longer than others. Also, consider how likely it is to rust or get water stains. While most manufacturers recommend hand washing knives, some can be put in the dishwasher. Mac knives are popular among pro and semi-pro chefs who rave about the Japanese company’s attention to detail, the quality of its metals, its impressive manufacturing process, the weight and balance of its knives and, above all, the slimness and sharpness of its blades.

The handle is shaped for both comfort and safety (it comes with a deep one-inch finger-protecting bolster) and fashioned from what looks and feels like high-quality ebony. The handle – expertly chamfered with steel studs to keep it in place – is honed to give it a smooth texture that should remain that way as long as you never, ever put it in the dishwasher. Designed in California, made in China and endorsed by Gordon Ramsay, the HexClad brand is a fairly big deal in America. Their high-end knives have just launched here at prices that are high, but not crazy given the quality of the steel.These blades are forged in splendor with a Japanese VG10 Steel core, the gold standard for chefs. 33 individual layers of premium Damascus Steel are folded over either side to add strength and a beautiful texture. We love how this knife came seriously sharp right out of the box and maintained its edge well during our testing. Garlic cloves were easily smashed and neatly minced. The Victorinox also cut through and cubed a heavy butternut squash without any issues. Although it didn't feel as nimble as more expensive knives, we were able to cut through an onion skin comfortably. While slicing a tomato, the first slice was fine with no tearing, though further clean slices were tougher to get.

Mac Knives have a long-standing reputation for quality Japanese craftsmanship, so it's no surprise the Professional Series 8-Inch Hollow Edge Knife was the top overall choice in our testing. The hollow edge is the standout feature of this knife. It's balanced, easy to use, and cuts well, thanks to its lightweight design (6.75 ounces) and thin 2.5-millimeter blade and bolster. Plus, its Pakkawood handle offers a comfortable grip. Safe and Reliable] Kitchen cutters made of wood, smooth workmanship, will not hurt the hands of children; children's cutters for cooking made of high-quality plastic, dishwasher safe. The non-slip rubber handle ensures a firm grip. The blunt head prevents young children from accidentally poking themselves. A panel of testers use each of the knives to slice up carrot batons and then discuss their results to reach a consensus on the most to least comfortable handles. Ease of useAs knifemaker Laurie says above, Global made a huge splash when they came on the scene, with a lot of talk about Samurai sword-making tradition that isn’t entirely called for (the factory made western-style tableware until 1983). They are very impressive knives though. We investigate the most popular and bestselling chef's knives. We buy all the knives we test. Sharpness test Unlike knives that have an attached handle, this entire knife is made from stainless steel, with no joints, rivets, or corners where food could accumulate. To provide a better grip, the handle has dimples that create a textured surface. The knife is designed to be lightweight (despite being made entirely from metal), so it’s easy to wield. Made from molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel, the blade is razor-sharp and will retain its edge, and it comes with a lifetime warranty against breakage.