Bar Knives

A utility knife is between a chef’s knife and paring knife in size, and as such is immensely versatile and the favorite of many chefs. Small enough to handle easily, but big enough for a variety of medium-size cutting tasks, this knife can peel,...

Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, edge retention

Charles Joly, world-champion bartender and creator of Crafthouse Cocktails, has teamed up with Fortessa to design a line of bar tools that blends vintage flair with modern ergonomics. Regardless of your mixology experience, these thoughtfully made tools...

Certified as a Master Bladesmith by the American Bladesmith Society, Bob Kramer is one of the only Master Bladesmiths in the world specializing in kitchen cutlery. Cook’s Illustrated once wrote: “The Kramer knife outperformed every knife...

Pros: sharpness, durability, quality

The paring knife is small, with a plain-edge blade ideal for peeling and other small or intricate work, like de-veining shrimp, removing the seeds from peppers and cutting small garnishes. Designed to be an all-purpose knife, similar to a che’'s...

Pros: sharpness, durable, edge retention

With a nimble, razor-sharp blade and robust one-piece construction, this sleek, modern utility knife makes a versatile addition to any cook’s collection. A common sight in commercial kitchens and designed to meet the exacting standards of professional...

Pros: sharpness, perfect size, versatility

This Asian-style knife features a broad blade and especially sharp cutting edge. The word santoku loosely translates as three virtues, a reference to the three cutting tasks the knife performs well: slicing, dicing and mincing.

Pros: quality, versatility, balance

Slice through meat, veggies, fruit and more thanks to the razor-sharp blades on these steak knives—forged from high-carbon German stainless steel with a full tang for exceptional strength, balance and precision. The ergonomic zebra wood handles add a...

Pros: feel, quality, beautiful

Global’s sleek, razor-sharp cutlery is an excellent choice for professional chefs and discerning home cooks alike. This extremely hard, yet flexible knife enables you to easily and neatly separate meat from bone. Plus, the double-beveled edge accommodates...

Pros: sharpness, flexibility, balance

Entertain like a pro with this assortment of bar essentials. Made from sleek, stylish 18/8 stainless steel for incredible durability, these pieces will last through every shake of a martini, margarita, sidecar and more. Set also features a muddler, bar...

Pros: quality, love, classic

An essential item for any presentation-minded chef, this bird’s beak paring knife is perfect for peeling vegetables, slicing soft fruits and making decorative rosettes and fluted cuts.

Shun Classic knives blend sleek, contemporary design with beautiful,...

Pros: easy to use, effective for strawberries and dark spots, favorite knife

This handsome wood presentation box makes an elegant addition to any home, and a thoughtful gift for the steak lover. Knives feature gleaming stainless-steel blades with riveted, pearlized resin handles and shining stainless-steel caps.

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Pros: beautiful, ivory color, long-lasting

Used by chefs, butchers and home cooks, this Swiss Classic boning knife allows you to preserve more meat while separating it from the bone—all with ease. The ergonomic handle and curved, narrow blade enable you to employ restaurant-level precision whether...

Pros: usefulness in meal prep, works well, brand reliability

Enjoy a delicious steak dinner with this beautiful and hefty set of steak knives designed with Laguiole handles. Each handle is made from smooth olivewood that looks elegant and is well-balanced for comfort and ease when slicing. The included wood tray...