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Essential Knives for Every Kitchen [SEE EQUIPMENT GUIDE]( [AltTK] Over the years, Iâve amassed a sizable collection of cutlery. (One of the many occupational hazards of testing equipment for a living.) One [cleaver]( two [boning knives]( three [bread knives]( one [gyuto]( one [nakiri]( one [santoku]( two [slicing knives]( . . . the list goes on. I donât think anybody needs 20 knives, though.
Most home cooks can probably get by with just three: a chefâs knife, a paring knife, and a serrated (bread) knife. Ninety-nine percent of all tasks, large and small, can be accomplished with these basic tools, whether itâs breaking down a chicken, peeling an apple, or slicing crusty bread. Better still, our favorites are relatively inexpensive. All told, these three knives will run you less than $100 combined and theyâll last for many years to come.
Weâve put together a whole list of additional knives that will make certain tasks easier or more pleasurableâI put every knife I own to good use. But I reach for those three basic knives most frequently. [A Chefâs Knife](
Must-Have of the week
A Chefâs Knife
If you own just one knife, make it a chefâs knife. And in particular, make it a good chefâs knife, such as our favorite by Victorinox. (A bad one will just increase your struggles in the kitchen.) A knife thatâs sharp, durable, and comfortable to hold is a knife youâll use more often and more successfully, making meal prep faster and easier than ever before. Better yet, itâs a knife youâll actually enjoy using. [Read more â]( [Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chefâs Knife](
Our Winner
Victorinox Swiss Army Fibrox Pro 8" Chefâs Knife
Blade: ★★★ Handle: ★★★ Sharpness: ★★★ [BUY NOW]( Related Recipes [Cranberry Walnut Bread](
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Victorinox Swiss Army Spear Point Paring Knife
A paring knife is key for small, more detail-oriented tasks performed on and off the cutting board. Our favorite is sharp, lightweight, and incredibly nimble.
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Mercer Culinary Millennia 10-Inch Bread Knife
You canât cut bread without a good serrated knife. Our favorite slices even the crustiest loaves with ease and has a comfortable handle to boot.
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