Looking for a new chef’s knife? These are the best ones we’ve tested. With these knives, you'll chop, dice and slice to ...

We also spoke to Albert Nguyen, chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, about how to select and care for kitchen knives.

The Shun Hikari chef’s knife was the first nice knife I ever bought myself. I got it more than six years ago, and it’s still one of my most used because of the extremely sharp blade.

Wüsthof is a German kitchen brand whose knives you'll often find on our lists of favorites. Its blades are tough and sharp, generally heavier than other brands' knives of the same size.

Right now, you can pick up a coveted Shun chef’s knife for 36% off or a complete 15-piece set from Cuisinart for only $70. Whatever you need, it’s a great time to explore some new blades and ...