Command Your Kitchen with a Chef Knife

From slicing and chopping meats and vegetables to mincing tiny ingredients like garlic cloves, a high-quality chef knife can do it all. Though originally designed as a butcher's tool, these knives have grown to be one of the most commonly used knives in home kitchens and in commercial settings. Professional chef's knives can be purchased separately from top-quality brands like Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Shun, Global and Wusthof or as a part of a chef knife set.

Cooking with Chef's Knives

The main draw of these multi-purpose knives is in the clever blade design. The blade's broad base tapers to a point, allowing the user to rock the knife back and forward quickly for fast and precise chopping. The blade's length and wide surface area also help to accelerate the chopping process, saving you time when cooking large meals.

Use these versatile knives for kitchen tasks like:

• Chopping and dicing fruits, vegetables and proteins.
• Slicing steak or tofu into thin, even pieces.
• Chopping large quantities of fresh herbs at once.
• Scraping chopped ingredients from a plastic or wooden cutting board directly into bowls, pots or other cookware.

While they can handle a variety of other cooking tasks, these knives are not ideal for:

• Tasks which require extra precision, such as peeling fruits and vegetables. Use a potato peeler or a paring knife instead.
• Slicing delicate baked goods like bread. Use a serrated bread knife instead.
• Carving roast beef or poultry dishes. Use a carving knife set instead.

Top Quality Chef Knife Options

Traditional chef's knives generally feature a sharp blade measuring eight inches in length and about one and a half inches in width. However, many cutlery fabricators have created variations that make great additions to any cutlery collection.

• To try the classic version of this knife, look for blades like the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro Traditional 8" Chef's Knife or the Global Classic 8" Chef's Knife.
• For extra control and precision chopping, try a shorter blade like the Shun Classic 4 1/2" Chef's Knife.
• Get the best of both worlds with a set like the Zwilling Gourmet 2-Piece Chef & Paring Knife Set.
• If you'd prefer a wider blade with more surface area, try a knife like the Wusthof Classic Chinese Chef's Knife.

With their incredible versatility in the kitchen, professional chef's knives are every cook's secret weapon. Their sharp and balanced blades are perfectly designed to handle large and small cooking tasks with ease. Pick up a single knife from amazing brands like Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Shun, Global and Wusthof or choose a full chef knife set to fulfill all your cooking needs.