The 9 Best Chef's Knives of 2021

By The Spruce
Wusthof CLASSIC Cook's Knife, 8-Inch Hollow Ground Blade
"Best Overall"
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
"Best Mid-range"
Farberware EdgeKeeper Chef Knife, 6-Inch
"Best Budget"
Mercer Culinary Genesis Forged Chef's Knife, 6 Inch
"Best 6-Inch"
Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
"Best Design"
Mac Knife Professional Hollow Edge Chef's Knife, 8 Inch
"Best Professional"
Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Revolution Series 7-inch Chef's Knife
"Best Ceramic"
Global 8-Inch Chef's Knife
"Best All Metal"
HENCKELS CLASSIC Chef's Knife, 6 Inch
"Best Custom Engraved"
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef's Knife
"Best Mid-range"