Chef's Knives
Improve your home chef skills with a premium-quality chef’s knife from Sur La Table. This collection features some of the very best kitchen knives for any cook, whether you’re working in a fine dining establishment or just making meals at home for your family. In either case, it’s important to have a well-crafted, reliable knife that produces excellent results. Learn more about chef’s knives and our selection of products from some of the top knife brands.
What Is a Chef’s Knife?
The chef’s knife is considered to be one of the most essential kitchen knives that any cook can have. In fact, it’s the first knife featured on our guide to the must-have knives for home chefs. In the culinary world, the chef’s knife is the workhorse of the kitchen. It’s often about 8 inches long with a sloping curve on the blade. This encourages an easy rocking motion when cutting. You can use this versatile, multi-purpose knife for all kinds of tasks, from chopping herbs and mincing garlic to slicing larger cuts of meat. Generally, this kitchen knife features a wide blade, which helps with transferring ingredients from the cutting board to a bowl, pot or pan.