The best chef’s knives can break down whole chickens, chop herbs without bruising them, dice hard vegetables and more. Here are our favorite blades.

For a long time here at BA, we’ve resisted writing a story about the best knife set. It’s because in truth, we think the ...

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Best overall: Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife — See at Amazon Best German-style ... and because it is made with Damascus steel, it retains that sharpness without frequent sharpening.

It's one of the better German paring knives ... which made slicing hard foods difficult. In a few cases, we also noted significant rusting or dulling after our tests. The Best Knives for Cutting ...