Top Recommended Chef Knives from Reddit Available on Amazon

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If you’re in the market for dependable kitchen knives, it’s wise to consider recommendations from experienced chefs. A recent discussion on Reddit in the cooking-centric subreddit r/Chefit (a place for culinary professionals) sought insights on favorite knives. User @RogueIslander00 initiated the conversation, asking fellow chefs to share not only their top knife picks but also the personal significance behind these tools.

The thread quickly gained traction, attracting a variety of responses from restaurant chefs who passionately shared their preferred knives, some of which they have used for decades. Their selections included various brands and types, including essential chef’s knives and practical honing steels to maintain sharpness. Below, we detail some of the leading recommendations from industry professionals.

Top Recommended Chef Knives

Wüsthof Classic Chef’s Knife, 10-Inch, $187, originally $200
Misen Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch, $94
GreenPan x Bobby Flay Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch, $30
Sakai Takayuki Hammered Kengata Gyuto, 7.5-Inch, $190
Chicago Cutlery Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch, $24, originally $29
F. Dick 11-inch Multicut Steel, $137

Wüsthof Classic Chef’s Knife, 10-Inch

Available on Amazon

“I have a 10-inch Wüsthof chef knife that my dad gifted me on my 19th birthday, which has served me well for 26 years. It holds deep sentimental value since he’s no longer around.” – @musthavesoundeffects

Misen Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch

Available on Amazon

“My dad gifted me a Misen 8-inch chef knife about six years ago, and I adore it. During a stage in 2023, I found out the executive chef had the same knife, but in blue. We connected over our shared appreciation for knives, and it seemed to bring me good fortune in landing the job.” – @jenjenjen73

GreenPan x Bobby Flay Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch

Available on Amazon

“My mom bought me a Bobby Flay 8-inch chef’s knife when I started my first kitchen job in college. I’ve used it so much that I wore it out and had to replace it, but I still use the new one frequently even 20 years later.” – @flydespereaux

Sakai Takayuki Hammered Kengata Gyuto, 7.5-Inch

Available on Amazon

“My Kengata-Gyuto Knife is the first knife I ever purchased. Despite its frequent drops by others, it always finds a way to reward me with good fortune after needing sharpening, like unexpected raises or pleasant surprises.” – @RogueIslander00

Chicago Cutlery Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch

Available on Amazon

“I bought a Chicago Cutlery Legacy Forged 8-inch chef’s knife over 25 years ago. Daily use in commercial kitchens has kept it sharp; it’s still very much usable at home.” – @Haggis_Forever

F. Dick 11-inch Multicut Steel

Available on Amazon

“This honing steel is extraordinary; I can’t imagine returning to a regular rod. Gifted to me by my first restaurant owner, it combines the effects of multiple steels based on how it’s used, which has elevated my knife maintenance significantly.” – @RogueIslander00

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