There are a lot of tools and equipment in a kitchen, but most chefs will tell you that a good chef's knife is the most important one. However, finding a good one isn't the easiest task.

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.

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more A good knife is the keystone of your kitchen tools. Without one, many if not most things simply won't ...

We ran sharpened knives through a sheet of paper and along the outward sheet of a folded high-gloss magazine, which is Bob Kramer's method for testing sharpness. We then took them back to the ...

We also cut chives to see if they could perform the task without tearing. Kramer by Zwilling 8-Inch Chef's Knife: This is part of a special Zwilling collection designed by Master Bladesmith Bob ...

The best chef's knife can be used for almost every kitchen cutting task. We've tested the most popular chef's knives from well-known brands, including Global, Lakeland, ProCook and Robert Welch, ...

You might not think about investing in a good knife sharpener as it's an often-overlooked kitchen tool. It can, however, make a world of difference in your cooking experience. You'll be able to ...

After putting eight carving knife and fork sets to the test by breaking down and slicing five whole turkeys, two boneless beef roasts, and a ham, we recommend the Messermeister Avanta 2 Piece ...

Kitchen Knife Ratings Slice, dice, and chop with the top kitchen knives. No kitchen is complete without a chef's knife, a slicer, a utility knife, and a parer, and a great cutlery set is the ...

In his ninth year writing for Forbes.com, Scott Kramer is a Southern California-based freelancer primarily versed golf and personal technology. He earned a B.S. in Computer Sciences and worked as ...