Choosing the correct blade for a job is tantamount to taking the right tool to the job site.
Even if you skimp everywhere else, having a good chefs knife will get you halfway home every time.
Find one that feels good in your hand, as weight and comfort is paramount here.
Suggestions:Wusthof Classic Chef Knife,Shun Classic Chef Knife
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Paring Knife
Like the chefs knife, a paring knife is a must for every kitchen.
It handles all the jobs too small to be effectively done by the bulkier chefs blade.
Suggestions:Victorinox 314-Inch Paring Knife,The MAC Professional
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Utility Knife
Falling between the Chefs knife and the paring knife, the utility is your basicmiddle-ground knife.
Suggestions:Wusthof Gourmet 4-1/2-Inch,Shun DM0701 Classic 6 Inch
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Suggestions:Victorinox Fibrox Pro,Tojiro ITK
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Butcher Knife
Many people refer to chefs knives as butcher knives, because they aint never learned no different.
A true butcher knife has a sweeping blade that curves toward the tip, giving it a scimitar feel.
You typically want as much bite to these as possible, so getting a carbon-steel blade is generally ideal.
Suggestions:Wusthof Pro,Global GF-27
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Henckels International Classic,Chicago Cutlery Walnut
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Suggestions:Dexter-Russell Heavy-Duty,Shun Ken Onion
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Suggestions:Shun DM0712,Yaxell Ran
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Suggestions:Wusthof Classic,Yoshihiro VG10 16
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Good for trimming fat and gristle or letting you lean in while sawing away at some stubborn flesh.
Suggestions:Mercer Culinary Genesis,Kershaw Pure Komachi 2
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Suggestions:Victorinox Forschner Semi Stiff Knife,Wusthof Classic Boning Knife
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So slender it bends and flexes, it can also double as a peeler in a pinch.
Suggestions:Zwilling J.A.
Henckels Twin Four Star,Knives of Alaska Steelheader
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Theyre good for slicing through just about anything, giving you very thin slices.
Some of the best carving knives are ceramics.
Be wary, however, as they do not hack or chop well, being prone to chipping.
give a shot to avoid dropping these on tile as well.
Theyre strictly sleek slicers from tip to pommel.
Suggestions:Marcoza Icon,Kyocera Revolution
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Mezzaluna Knife
Woe unto the amateur gourmet who overlooks the Mezzaluna, AKA mincing knife.
The rounded blade and firm handle make short work of anything you really need in tiny pieces right now.
Suggestions:Amco 8650,Westmark Germany
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Sashimi Knife
A Sashimi is another slicing knife that can bear a ceramic blade.
These have sushi on the brain, but are worthwhile all the way around.
Suggestions:Yoshihiro Blue Steel Hongasumi Yanagi,Sekizo Yanagiba
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Suggestions:Zyliss Sandwich Knife,Wusthof Gourmet
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Suggestions:Prodyne K-4-S,Prodyne K-7-S
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Heres where you want the slightest of serrations for working with the softest of materials.
Suggestions:Rada Cutlery Tomato Slicer,Wusthof 4109-7
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