Japanese knives are renowned worldwide for their exceptional sharpness, durability, and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality ...

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This classic stainless steel Henckels knife is made with a plastic handle, but it feels more expensive than that. The blade goes all the way through and has a full tang, so it is incredibly sturdy.

and overall balance—the knife feels neutral in my hand. The only thing I wouldn’t use it for is chopping through bones, since the blade is made from molybdenum high-carbon stainless steel that ...

As premium knives go, it isn’t too badly priced either and comes with a quality leather sheath. The 1095 carbon steel on the Soldotna isn’t anything fancy, but it keeps a good edge ...

“One of the things knife nerds talk about is steel hardness ... as well as slice through hefty vegetables with an assured cut. The edge is super sharp, and though I’ve only been using it ...

Our top pick is the HexClad Damascus Steel Serrated Bread Knife because it has a balanced feel and cuts through tender fruits and tough bread loaves with ease. For a more budget-friendly ...