The Best Chef's Knife for 2024: Our Tested Reviews

June 02,2024

We put dozens of the best chef's knives to the test by cutting everything from slippery tomatoes to dense butternut squash. Read on for our findings on the best chef knife picks for every cooking level and style.

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Easier to maneuver than a Chef’s Knife, and more versatile than a paring knife, the Utility Knife has just the right proportions to feel nimble in your hand for the small stuff (cocktail wedge, anyone?), but big enough to take on bigger jobs too (like breaking down your whole farmers’ market haul). Think of it as your new best friend in the kitchen.

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One of Rada's Top 10 best sellers, the Cooks Utility will quickly become an indispensable part of your kitchen. Called utility because it is perfect for so many different cutting applications, the medium-sized Cooks Utility knife is a sleek little gem with the maneuverability of a paring knife and the versatility of a larger one. Its a fun little knife that will surprise you with personality. The Cooks Utility Knife easily cuts through anything from shallots and sausage to garlic and guava.