The best chef's knives for 2021: Global, Mac, Mercer and more

By CNET
Global G-2 Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife
"Best knife overall"
Mac Professional Series 8-inch Chef's Knife with Dimples
"Best Japanese-style knife"
Mercer Culinary Millennia 8-inch Chef's Knife
"Best knife for beginners"
Wusthof Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife
"Best heavy knife"
Zwilling Gourmet 8-inch Chef's Knife
"Best midpriced knife"