Victorinox 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

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The R H Forschner by Victorinox Chef's Knife features an 8-inch blade that is 2-inches wide at the handle. High carbon, stainless steel blade is hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade.

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Shun 8-Inch Steel Chef’s Knife with Scallops

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Offering a graceful elegance, this 8-inch scalloped chef's knife from the Shun Steel line is made with a seamless, one-piece stainless-steel bolster, handle, and end cap. The workhorse of all knives, this chef's knife provides all-around versatility that's great for cleaning vegetables, mincing herbs and chopping meat. The blade is made from VG-10 steel with a high carbon content for a higher density. This allows the steel to be tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 61, and still have the flexibility and strength to take and keep a perfect edge. It's clad in layers of high-carbon stainless steel that protect the VG-10 and give the Shun its Damascus-look pattern, which also helps ensure that foods stick less during slicing and dicing--resulting in faster and easier food preparation. Shun knives rely on traditional Japanese construction methods, including a full composite tang, in order to ensure the best balance. The D-shape of the stainless steel handle is design (more...)

Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

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Made from VG-10 stainless steel, Shun knives are specially constructed to be harder, less brittle, but also more flexible than traditional steel formulations. The VG-10 core is then clad with 16 full layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel on each side, for a total of 33 layers. These layers not only protect the VG-10, they create an exquisitely-detailed surface reminiscent of Damascus or pattern-forged steel, the kind once used for Samurai swords. As a result, the knives are simply stunning to look at--much like antique Damascus knives but without their tendency to rust. As an additional benefit, the slight patterning helps slice rather than crush delicate foods and keeps cut food from sticking to the blade. The large 8-inch blade of this Shun chef's knife makes it ideal for versatile slicing, chopping, dicing, and more. Like many Asian-style knives, the knife's handle is especially suited to smaller users. In contrast to the traditional round pro (more...)

Oxo Good Grips Professional 8-Inch Chef Knife

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Ideal for any busy kitchen, this 8-inch chef's knife makes easy work of slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping. The knife's wide surface allows for convenient scooping of vegetables, herbs, and more, while its sharp, stainless-steel full-tang blade provides proper balance and is stain-proof and hardened for strength. Oxo regularly wins design awards for its Good Grips utensils, which have black ergonomically correct rubber handles that are comfortable to use. The handle on the 8-inch chef's knife also provides that familiar nonslip, pressure-absorbing feel, whether wet or dry. It's contoured to fit the hand snugly while providing a safe, secure grip. This chef's knife carries a lifetime warranty and is dishwasher safe, but washing it by hand with warm, soapy water, and promptly drying is recommended.

OXO Good Grips Professional Cutlery features the perfect balance of professional quality cutting with soft, comfortable grip. Sharp, stainless steel blades (more...)

J.A. Henckels International Classic 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Knife

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A good chef's knife becomes your daily kitchen companion. It's used for everything from prepping steaks for the grill to finely mincing onions, and chances are you'll reach for it every time you cook--so it better be good. This lower-priced line from Henckels is a great value: excellent quality knives with their standard lifetime warranty. There's good balance, and the handles are a shade heavier than other lines, which some cooks will prefer. The 8-inch blade length is the most practical for multipurpose use, and regular sharpening will keep the stainless-steel blade razor-sharp. It's only minimally flexible, which makes it a great choice for vegetables such as potatoes and turnips. While it's dishwasher-safe, unless it needs sanitizing after use with raw meat, it's often easier to hand wash. --Jill Lightner

Classic 31161-201 8" Chefs Knife

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Tom Douglas by Pinzon Kai 8-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Knife

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Award-winning chef-restaurateur Tom Douglas, renowned cutlery manufacturer Kai, and Amazon.com introduce a line of superior cutlery that will inspire home chefs and build confidence in the kitchen. This 8-inch chef’s knife is the indispensable workhorse of any cutlery collection, and is used for quickly and comfortably slicing, chopping, and dicing meats, fruits, and vegetables. The broad, curved blade that narrows to a point allows you to rock the knife on a cutting board for precision and control, and makes quick work of chopping dense vegetables and cooked meat. Designed with an extra-deep blade profile, the knife provides ample knuckle clearance. Tom Douglas by Pinzon cutlery is made of high-carbon stainless-steel for excellent edge retention, and each blade is honed to a shaving-sharp edge. Co-polymer handles, with bolsters, provide a comfortable grip and reduce hand fatigue. Combine this versatile chef’s knife with other knives in the Tom Do (more...)