We also spoke to Albert Nguyen, chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, about how to select and care for kitchen knives. Our top pick is the Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife because it easily ...

Best utility knife: Shun Sora 6" - See at Williams Sonoma With VG Max steel wrapped in layered Damascus steel, Shun's Classic 6" Utility Knife is sharper and retains a better edge than most German ...

These Japanese knives are hand-forged, layering thin layers of steel to create a distinctive swirly pattern on the blade as well as an incredibly sharp edge. Shun's Classic Chef's Choice ...