My chef’s-knife collection is substantial. I’ve owned some since I moved out of my parents’ house a decade ago, I’ve received others as gifts, and I’ve tested quite a few for this story.

To curate this list, I first took into consideration the backbone of most great groupings: a sharp, durable chef’s knife. With the exception of a couple of speciality packs (like steak knives ...

No kitchen tool is more indispensable to the home cook than the chef’s knife. As the most important blade in any cutlery collection, the best chef’s knives can break down whole chickens ...

21-Piece Knife Set with Block and Built-in Sharpener — $40 Alongside the essentials you'll find in the 14- and 15-piece sets (like a chef's knife, a slicing knife, a paring blade, a serrated ...