Best Handles Chef Knives in 2026

Made in Japan with a VG-MAX high carbon steel core and eye-catching Damascus cladding, the Shun Classic Blonde Bread Knife glides through baguettes and brioche alike.

The beautifully modern, D-shaped, blonde PakkaWood handle encases the full composite tang blade for balance, reducing unwanted rotation and improving grip for both right and left-handed chefs.

This knife is a baker or pastry chef's best friend in the kitchen. The “low-frequency” wave pattern of its design cleanly slices with light pressure. Never again crush, tear, and rip your bread apart with a serrated knife.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knife is crafted with one-piece high-carbon Japanese steel for easy edge maintenance and long-lasting sharpness

SUPERIOR DESIGN: Built to last ergonomic handle with textured finger points offers a non-slip grip with added comfort, durability, and safety

BEST USE: The teeth on the wavy edge of the knife's blade easily slice through foods' crust or skin without tearing the soft inside. Ideal for slicing bread, angel food cake, meatloaf, fruits, and tomatoes

Superior high-carbon stainless steel blades for precision and accuracy

Forged, durable extra-wide safety bolster for perfect stability and control

Stainless steel rivets to secure the full-tang blade to the ergonomically designed handle

KITCHEN WORKHORSE – The WÜSTHOF 6” Classic Utility Knife is essential for preparing any meal. This all-purpose cook’s knife can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing

WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES – The Full Tang, Triple Riveted handles of the Classic Line offer the widest range of cutlery that can satisfy every home cook or professional chef. The WÜSTHOF Classic Series has been our best-selling series for generations

UTILITY KNIFE – Smaller than a cook’s knife but larger than a paring knife, making it the perfect knife for magnitude of tasks. A utility knife is much like a versatile paring knife and is perfect for mincing shallots, onions and herbs as well as cutting vegetables or cutting small meats

WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES – 5" Tomato Knife with Serrated Edge, Fork Tip, Full tang triple riveted synthetic polypropylene handles that resist fading, discoloration, heat and impact. The WÜSTHOF Classic Series has been our best-selling series for generations

PRECISION FORGED – WÜSTHOF's Classic Series Knives are forged from a single block of High Carbon Stainless Steel and tempered to 58-degree HRC. The Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) yields a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention than previous models

VEGETABLE KNIFE - The CLASSIC 5” Tomato Knife has a serrated edge that enables the blade to slice through tomatoes without damaging the delicate fruit inside. The fork tip is ideal for picking up the thinly sliced produce for serving. Much like a serrated utility knife, the tomato knife could also be used to cut citrus fruits or other small fruits and vegetables

Full Tang, Triple Rivet Construction --- High Quality Nickel-Silver Alloy Rivets.

Highly engineered thermo-resin ergonomic handles will not crack, chip, fade or absorb material

CUTCO Forever Guarantee provides for free sharpening and replacement forever

Includes 8” chef’s knife, 8” bread knife, 3.5” paring knife, and 3-slot canvas knife roll

Forged from a single piece of high-carbon 1.4116 German steel

Tempered, ground, and polished for maximum sharpness

HEAVY DUTY PARING KNIFE – This knife has a 3-1/4 inch blade and an overall length of 7-1/8 inches.  It is a longer paring knife and suitable for a wide range of kitchen tasks.  The handle is slightly longer than other paring knives, meaning that you have superior leverage when cutting.

HAND SHARPENED BLADE – The blade is made from surgical grade T420 high carbon stainless steel, is hand sharpened to a razor sharp edge and is thicker than most paring knife blades for extra stability.  You’ll be slicing and dicing with effortless precision.

BRUSHED ALUMINUM HANDLE - The handle on the heavy duty paring knife is made from permanently cast silver brushed aluminum with a satin finish.  This knife should not be washed in the dishwasher.  Handwashing is recommended.

An all-purpose chef’s knife provides ultimate control to mince your way through any culinary challenge.

Contemporary, textured handle with a non-slip grip -- even when wet. The handle is ergonomically designed to help minimize tension at the wrist and provides a much more comfortable grip.

Hygienic, dishwasher safe, slip-resistant and NSF approved. These exceptional knives are weighted and balanced for easy handling.

QUALITY MANUFACTURING: Fabricated from high quality German stainless steel. Handle length - 4.72 inch. Product assembled in Spain. Blade sourced from Germany

VERY DURABLE: Fully forged construction offers durability and a seamless transition from blade to handle

PRECISE CUTTING: Professional, satin finished blade boasts Precision cutting and is finely honed for long lasting sharpness

PROFESSIONAL CUTLERLY SET: This 7-piece Chef’s Cutlery Set is an elegant collection of professional-grade, practical kitchen knives that give you the confidence to prepare any daily meal, healthy entrée or gourmet cuisine your taste buds crave!

ERGONOMIC, DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Each knife features powerfully durable full-tang construction (blades are 1 solid piece of metal), ergonomically-designed handles that feel perfect in either hand and a stylish case for easy storage and fast travel.

BOXED SET INCLUDES 5 KNIVES AND SHARPENER: Our high-quality knife set includes a 13” chef's knife, 13” bread knife, 13” slicing knife, 9.5” utility knife, 8” paring knife and a 13” sharpener—all protected by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

COMMAND THE COOK with the most popular knife in the block. Perfect for prepping; everything from fruits and vegetables to removing the membrane from the back side of ribs

AGILE CUTTING this small knife stands up to all cutting/peeling jobs. Ambidextrous handle provides agility for Cutting,Peeling, Pitting and Trimming

SHARP AS CAN BE with a curved tip that creates a smooth and easy cut

10-Piece Knife Set Meets All of Cutting Needs：This knife set includes: 8 inch chef knife, 7 inch santoku knife, 8 inch slice knife, 5.5 inch utility knife and 3.5 inch paring knife, each knife includes a blade cover. The kitchen knife set provides best performance for cutting meat, fish, cheese, fruits, vegetables for easily handle your all cooking with fast and easy.

High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blades: The kitchen knife set are light but tough, extremely sharp and corrosion resistant. They’re also well-balanced, with good heft and chopping power for safe, efficient use.

Ergonomic Handles: The rubberized handles of the knife set provide much better grip and confidence in your hand, for better control and balance. Matching blade guards protect blades and keep your family safe.

Paring knife perfectly controls cutting, slicing and peeling of fruits and vegetables

High-carbon stainless steel blade retains super sharp edge and easily re-sharpens for long lasting use

Ergonomic handle with soft touch rubber grip, reduces hand fatigue and allows for precision and control

SAFE, PRECISION CUTTING OR YOUR MONEY BACK! We take great pride in the quality and efficiency of our kids’ knife sets.

PROTECT LITTLE CHEFS’ FINGERS! Unleash your little angel’s culinary skills with the top safety kitchen knife and cutting board.

SUPERIOR QUALITY KIDS’ UTENSILS! This children’s kitchen product is TOP NOTCH QUALITY! The SERRATED EDGES and NON-SLIP HANDLES of our kids’ cooking and baking tool facilitate use and enhance accuracy. The set includes 1 LARGE, 1 MEDIUM & 1 SMALL lettuce knife for precise cutting and a foldable cutting board, in different beautiful, bright colors.

ALL-PURPOSE KITCHEN KNIFE: This petty small knife is a multipurpose kitchen knife. This utility knife is nimble enough for almost all kinds of slicing dicing and mincing, easily to re-sharpen, clean and maintain. It truly is an ideal Gift for any Home or Professional Cook.

HIGH-QUALITY: This classic utility knife is made from high-quality German stainless steel. And the cutting core reaches at 56+ Rockwell Hardness. And the sharp blade will allow you to cut your food effortlessly for a long time, and the knife is finely honed for long-lasting sharpness.

ERGONOMIC PAKKAWOOD HANDLE: The blade of this kitchen knife is integrated with the soft and comfortable handle, creating the perfect grip; The ergonomics shape enables the right balance between the handle and the thin blade, ensuring ease of movement.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Premier Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.

WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.

HIGH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus with a hammered TUSCHIME finish, this knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

KNIFE CHARACTERISTICS - The knife set includes a Santoku knife (knife: 11.8/blade: 6.3-inch), a small Santoku knife (knife: 9.3/blade: 4.5-inch) and an Office knife (knife: 7.9/blade: 3.3-inch). Damascus steel made of 67 layers with VG10 core, blade hardness of 60±2 HRC. These professional kitchen knives are and remain extra sharp.

ERGONOMIC HANDLE: Best balanced Damascus knife set for all work in your kitchen. Thanks to the symmetrical handles and the double-sided grind, each knife is best suited for left- and right-handers. The special ergonomics of the innovative handle and the first-class distribution of the center of gravity ensure fatigue-free work in your kitchen.

EVERY KNIFE A UNICAT: The individual structure of the Damascus steel makes each knife unique and therefore one of a kind. Be the star in your kitchen, whether you're cooking for your friends and family or just for yourself. Cooking has never been so easy.

【Your Next Knife Set for Decades of Use】ENOWO kitchen knife set, made from German EN1.4116 steel, excels in Lasting-Sharpness and Anti-Rust thanks to the 30% more content of Carbon and Chromium in steel than most common knives. It's why it should be your new go-to.

【Cut Food; Cut Prep Time】57 Rockwell hardness of the blade balances sharpness and durability, combined with 14-degree cutting angle to ensure the excellent cutting performance of each kitchen knife, all made effortless.

【Using Knife in Your Element】Each knife in this set has properly-sloped bolster, which allow a comfortable and safe "pinch grip" for better finger control to adjust the force and angle to achieve accurate cutting.

ELEVATE YOUR CULINARY SKILLS - Introducing the EUNA 5 PCS Kitchen Knife Set: 8" Chef Knife, 8" Slicer Knife, 7" Santoku Knife, 5" Serrated Utility Knife, and 3.5" Parer Knife. Meet all your kitchen needs with ease, from chopping to slicing fruits, bread, meat, fish, and vegetables.

UNCOMPROMISING DURABILITY - Crafted with cutting-edge technology and forged from the HRC rating of 60+/-2 stainless steel, our chef knife set are built to last. Say goodbye to breakage and rust, and experience lasting sharpness like brand new, even after years of use.

ERGONOMIC EXCELLENCE - Experience ultimate comfort with the lightweight PP and food-grade safe wooden coating handles. Their soft grip guarantees no hand fatigue, even when wet. Designed to minimize wrist tension and enhance security, cooking becomes easier and safer.

Includes bird's beak peeler paring knife straight edge paring knife and serrated paring knife

Multicolored handles for quick identification.

JAPANESE CHEF'S KNIFE: The Shun 8-inch Classic Chef's knife is the perfect all-purpose kitchen knife. It's ideal for preparing fruit, vegetables, meat and more.

WIDE, CURVED BLADE: This Japanese kitchen knife has a wide blade that keeps knuckles off the cutting board with a curved belly that can be "rocked" through herbs and spices for a very fine mince.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with Shun's proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and clad in 68 layers of stainless Damascus, this chef knife is corrosion and stain resistant with a strong, razor-sharp edge.

10-inch cimeter blade is ideal breaking down entire roasts into smaller pieces

Textured handles are NSF certified

Textured handle is liquid welded where blade meets composite handle for easy cleaning

Fabricated from high-quality stainless steel

Single-piece precision-stamped blade construction provides durability

Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper stays sharper longer and has superior resilience

SAMURAI SERIES - Sleek. Gorgeous. Ferociously formidable with unparalleled craftsmanship. Designed by our artisans in Japan, our Samurai Series Bread Knife features a perfectly balanced & ergonomic grip for amazing comfort & safety. The traditional bread knife has been redesigned with modern refinements to be sleek, fast, aerodynamic, and highly engineered for precision and maneuverability. Visually stylish & sure to draw the eye in any kitchen, this is one great-looking knife.

THE BLADE - Relentlessly sharp like a surgeon’s scalpel & made from our own specially formulated High Carbon 7CR17MOV Stainless Steel for enhanced corrosion resistance & non-stick properties. This Precision Forged blade is individually handcrafted & hand-sharpened using the traditional 3-stage Honbazuke method by our virtuoso technicians to 16° per side for clean, precise, cuts, amazing edge-retention, & it has a Rockwell Hardness of 58 for maximum strength, flexibility, & blade edge durability.

WONDROUS COMFORT - When you first grip the handle of this knife it will feel as if it was made for you specifically. Its Mirror-Polished Smooth Pakka Wood handle offers amazingly superior Full Tang strength (so the blade extends far into the handle for a lifetime of safe & precise use). Its seamless build ensures that no dirt or debris can ever infiltrate its pristine body, and is nearly impervious to heat, cold, and moisture.

G4116 German Stainless Blades – The razor sharp G4116 German Stainless-Steel fish fillet knife and bait knife blades have a beautiful blue corrosion resistant finish that is fresh and clean looking. It is also more corrosion resistant and will maintain its edge longer to make the job of filleting and steaking fish quicker and more efficient than ever before.

Available in Four Different Lengths and Shapes – Calamus filleting knives and bait knives are available in five lengths and shapes, so you’ll always have the perfect fixed knife for the job. Available in a stiff 5” bait knife, a 7” & 9” traditional/flexible fillet knife, and a tough 9” steaking/boning knife.

Non-Slip Golf Style Handles – Each fishing knife has a comfortable and slip-resistant, golf style rubber handle for your safety and all-day comfort. These fillet knife and bait knife handles feel great in your hand and provide a solid grip on the knife in both wet and dry conditions. These handles are also up to 40% lighter than some comparative handles making the job much easier.

USEFUL MID-SIZE KNIFE – The Cook’s Utility Knife handles like a paring knife while offering the versatility of a larger knife. There are not many tasks it can’t take on.  The blade measures 4-3/4 inches and has an overall length of 8-5/8 inches.

STAINLESS STEEL BLADE – The blade on the utility knife has a rounded tip for slicing, dicing and scoring.  It is made of surgical grade, T420 high carbon stainless steel that is hand sharpened making it ultra sharp.

DISHWASHER SAFE HANDLE - The handle on this utility knife is comprised of a black stainless steel resin that can be washed in the dishwasher.  Hand washing fine cutlery is recommended but the handle on this knife is dishwasher tolerant.

KITCHEN WORKHORSE – The WÜSTHOF 6” Classic Utility Knife is essential for preparing any meal. This all-purpose cook’s knife can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing

WÜSTHOF CLASSIC SERIES – The Full Tang, Triple Riveted handles of the Classic Line offer the widest range of cutlery that can satisfy every home cook or professional chef. The WÜSTHOF Classic Series has been our best-selling series for generations

UTILITY KNIFE – Smaller than a cook’s knife but larger than a paring knife, making it the perfect knife for magnitude of tasks. A utility knife is much like a versatile paring knife and is perfect for mincing shallots, onions and herbs as well as cutting vegetables or cutting small meats

Forged and hammered with 46 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core, the VG-10 Hammered Damascus Series has been a perennial best seller, combining performance, beauty, and extraordinary value.

The most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have is a Japanese chefs knife known as a Gyuto knife. The Gyuto is a Japanese chefs knife with a curved blade that smoothly rocks back and forth and has an extended tip for quick chopping that can be used to cut meat, fish, and vegetables.

Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholesome ingredients and using the best tools such as a high quality chef’s knife to make every meal into something special. From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from a farmer’s market to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.

Feel The Sharpness – Not all knives are made the same, and Mueller’s Butcher Knife is no exception, standing out above the rest with its ultra-forged precision and exceptionally sharp cutting edge. Our knife’s striking appearance is backed up with impeccable performance, strength, and durability, making it the ultimate cleaver knife for meat cutting, boning, vegetable chopping, or fruit slicing.

Premium Quality Blade – The meat cleaver knife heavy duty design features high-carbon steel, which is incredibly durable and retains sharpness better compared to stainless steel knives. The blade and handle are hand-forged as one seamless full-tang piece, so there’s no point of weakness at the handle. For a premium finish, the blade is coated in black oxide to prevent rust and corrosion.

Perfect Grip and Balance – The ergonomic shape of the handle makes it comfortable and easy to use and helps reduce hand fatigue even when chopping the toughest of bones! The pakkawood design with brass rivets offers superior heat and moisture resistance and makes it super easy to maintain. Weighing 1 lb., the boning knife is the optimum weight for maximum precision and control in the kitchen.