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.

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.

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To curate this list, I first took into consideration the backbone of most great groupings: a sharp, durable chef’s knife. With the exception of a couple of speciality packs (like steak knives ...

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 ...

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Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration No kitchen is complete without a decent knife set. Whether you’re slicing, dicing, peeling or carving, you’ll need the ...

As far as routine chores go, we put sharpening knives on par with flossing. We all know we should be doing it more frequently than we probably are. Proper maintenance of your blades makes for ...

We put 42 top-rated knife blocks to the test to determine which picks deserve a spot in your kitchen. With a culinary degree, a master's in journalism, and nearly 20 years of experience ...

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