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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 7.5-inch Chef’s Knife
The 7.5-inch Victorinox Fibrox Pro chef’s knife is an all-purpose knife for everything in the kitchen, from cutting meat to vegetables and fruit. It is a half-inch shorter than the 8-inch, which makes it a little quicker to steer and easier to manage on a small board.The curved edge rocks through herbs and garlic, the flatter heel chops onions and carrots, and the point handles trimming and scoring. The stamped blade is light, and the textured handle stays secure when the hands are wet.Choose this length if an 8-inch knife feels long in your hand or overhangs your cutting board. Honed regularly, the edge stays keen between sharpenings.It also makes a sensible first good knife for a new cook, light enough to control and easy to keep sharp with a few strokes on a steel before each use.For the standard length, see the Fibrox Pro 8-inch Chef’s Knife. The wood-handled version is the Hardwood 7.5-inch Chef’s Knife. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide compares chef’s knife lengths. Learn More$47.00 -
Victorinox Hardwood 4.75-inch Paring and Utility Knife
When a 3.25-inch paring knife feels too small and a 6-inch utility knife too large, this 4.75-inch Victorinox knife fills the gap. The extra length gives the leverage for clean, single-pass cuts while staying small enough for work in the hand.Use it for deveining shrimp, segmenting citrus and trimming silver skin from a tenderloin, or for halving cherry tomatoes and slicing a shallot on the board. The straight edge and fine point make it a good detail knife for a prep station.Its wood handle is from the line Victorinox called Rosewood for many years and now calls Victorinox Hardwood. The handle is modified maple in the traditional rosewood color.For a serrated version, see the Hardwood 4.75-inch Wavy Edge Utility Knife. A longer blade for sandwiches and cheese is the Hardwood 6-inch Utility Knife, and the Hardwood 3.25-inch Paring Knife is the classic parer. The table in the Details compares these sizes. Learn More$44.00 -
Miyabi Koh 8-inch Chef’s Knife
Miyabi Koh is a durable workhorse line: FC61 fine carbide steel at 61 HRC, a simple octagonal Pakkawood handle and a satin blade. The 8-inch Koh chef’s knife is a strong choice for a working cook on a budget or anyone new to Japanese cutlery.Unlike the harder powdered steel lines, the Koh edge responds well to honing, so a few strokes on a rod keep it cutting between sharpenings. It is easier to care for and forgiving of a busy kitchen. The gyutoh profile rocks and push-cuts, and the tip is fine enough for shallots.For more length, see the Koh 9.5-inch; for a riveted Western handle in the same steel, the Miyabi Evolution 8-inch. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains the gyutoh. Learn MoreRegular Price: $164.95
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F. Dick 1905 AJAX 9-inch Butcher’s Chef’s Knife
The AJAX combines some of the heft of a cleaver with the shape of a chef’s knife, and it is made for heavy meat portioning and high-volume prep. It has a broad blade and a wide, sweeping belly that rocks through a brisket or a stack of cabbage.Weight is what sets it apart from a standard 8-inch chef’s knife. The thick spine and tall blade carry the cut through dense food with less effort from the wrist, and the height gives generous knuckle clearance. It is at home on a butcher’s block breaking down subprimals and in a kitchen chopping large volumes of vegetables.The weight also helps when cutting through winter squash.The AJAX has its own fitted 1905 Ajax sheath for carrying it safely. For lighter everyday work, the 1905 8-inch chef’s knife is quicker in the hand. A different take on the same idea is the Red Spirit AJAX 8-inch chef’s knife. Learn More$127.40 -
F. Dick 1905 4.5-inch Steak Knife, Plain Edge
A fine, plain edge slices a steak cleanly, without the tearing a serrated knife can cause, and this 4.5-inch 1905 steak knife keeps the texture and juices of the meat intact. It has the banded handle and substantial heft of the 1905 series.Plain-edged steak knives cut more like a kitchen knife, which suits diners who prefer a smooth slice. They can be honed and resharpened like any other knife, so with care they stay sharp for years. The weight in the hand also gives a sense of quality at the table.It also suits chops and roast chicken at the table.A matching set is the 1905 steak knife set. For serrated steak knives, see the Premier Plus 4.5-inch serrated steak knife and the Premier Plus 4-piece serrated steak knife set. Cut on wood or plastic boards and avoid scraping across porcelain plates, which dulls a plain edge. Learn More$53.95 -
Miyabi Evolution 8-inch Chef’s Knife
Miyabi Evolution is a durable workhorse line with a triple-riveted, Western-style handle, which makes it an easy first step into Japanese cutlery for a cook used to German knives. The 8-inch Evolution chef’s knife has an FC61 blade at 61 HRC.Its edge is thinner and harder than a typical German knife, yet it responds well to honing, so it suits a working cook on a budget. The glass-fiber POM handle tolerates a wet, busy kitchen.For an octagonal Japanese handle in the same steel, compare the Miyabi Koh 8-inch. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains the gyutoh. Learn MoreRegular Price: $154.95
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Dexter-Russell Traditional 5-inch Fish Knife, Carbon Steel
Dexter-Russell has sold this pattern for generations, and its Dexter Outdoors line still calls it the Green River Traditional 5-inch fish knife. It is a short, stout working knife for the boat and the dock. It cuts bait and line, bleeds a catch, guts panfish and trout, and cleans small fish at the end of the day.The 5-inch blade is carbon steel, which Dexter describes as its classic high-carbon blade, individually ground and honed. Carbon steel takes a keen edge and sharpens quickly on a pocket stone, the reason many anglers still prefer it to stainless. It will rust if left wet with salt water and develops a dark patina with use. The model 4215 is a common search on our site, and these Traditional knives are especially popular with fishermen in the Northeast.
Fish Knife or Fillet Knife?Anglers who carry a knife on the belt or in a tackle bag can buy this same knife with a leather sheath as the Dexter Traditional 5-inch Fishing Knife and Sheath. For filleting larger fish, choose a longer, flexible blade such as the Sani-Safe 7-inch Narrow Flexible Fillet Knife. Learn More$24.25 -
Victorinox Fibrox Pro 6-inch Western Beef Skinner
The Western beef skinner is built for control when processing large animals. Its curved blade separates hide from muscle cleanly, which makes it a strong choice for beef, elk and other big game.Hold the hide taut with the free hand and keep the curve of the blade against the inside of the hide, using short, sweeping strokes. The belly of the blade does the work, so the point stays clear of the hide and the meat. The Fibrox Pro handle stays secure in wet, cold conditions, in the shop or the field.Skinning dulls an edge quickly, since hair carries grit. Keep a honing steel or a small sharpener nearby and touch up the edge between animals.For a shorter beef skinner, see the Fibrox Pro 5-inch Beef Skinning Knife. The Fibrox Pro 6-inch Skinning Knife has a wide upswept tip for sheep and deer, and the 5-inch lamb skinner suits smaller hides. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide and the table in the Details compare butchery shapes. Learn More$48.00 -
Shun Classic 8-inch Kiritsuke
The Shun Classic 8-inch Kiritsuke is the knife Japanese chefs call the master chef’s knife, and it handles every task a chef’s knife would. Its long, relatively flat edge is ideal for slicing and push cuts, so it julienne, dices, and brunoises vegetables with precision, and its angled tip reaches into fine detail work. It is an excellent choice for cleaning and portioning boneless proteins, particularly fish, and it slices cooked proteins cleanly. The edge carries a slight curve as well, so the kiritsuke still accommodates a rocking cut. Cooks who try it often find it becomes their first choice. It shares the construction and handle of the entire Shun Classic line.
FeaturesKiritsuke profile: The long, flatter edge keeps the blade in contact with the board for clean slicing and push cuts, while the angled tip allows controlled detail work.Slightly curved edge: A gentle curve lets the knife rock through herbs when needed, so it adapts to Western technique as well as Japanese.VG-MAX cutting core: Shun’s proprietary steel is strong, fine-grained, and resistant to wear and corrosion, and it holds a very keen edge through extended prep.Stainless Damascus cladding: Layered stainless steel supports the core, adds stain resistance, and helps food release from the blade.Hand-sharpened double-bevel edge: The fine, symmetrical edge serves left- and right-handed cooks equally well.D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle: The handle is comfortable in either hand, durable enough for daily use, and does not harbor bacteria.Full composite tang: The composite construction keeps the knife light and balanced.Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: Each Shun Classic knife requires at least 100 individual steps to complete in Seki City, one of Japan’s most important blade-making centers since the 13th century.Free lifetime sharpening: Shun offers free lifetime sharpening, so the knife can be professionally sharpened by the manufacturer whenever its edge needs restoring.
Tasks It Handles WellJulienne, dice, and brunoise cutsCleaning and portioning fishTrimming and portioning boneless meatsSlicing cooked roasts and proteinsSlicing vegetables and fruit with push cuts
Choosing Between the Kiritsuke and Its AlternativesThe Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife shares this knife’s length but has a more pronounced curved belly and a pointed tip, which favor a rocking cut. For a longer, narrower blade with a kiritsuke-style tip, the Shun Classic 9-inch Master Prep Knife brings the control of a utility knife to trimming and portioning. Cooks whose prep is mostly vegetables may prefer the fully straight edge of the Shun Classic 6.5-inch Nakiri. Learn More$199.95 -
Miyabi Artisan SG2 8-inch Chef’s Knife
If you want the performance of Miyabi’s powdered steel but care less about the look of Birchwood or Black, the Artisan line is the option to consider. The 8-inch Artisan chef’s knife has an SG2 core at 63 HRC, the same class of steel as Birchwood, with a hand-hammered tsuchime finish and a cocobolo Pakkawood handle.The hammered dimples break the suction between blade and food, so potato and cucumber slices fall away rather than clinging. The gyutoh profile push-cuts and rocks, and the SG2 edge holds for a long time without regular honing.For more length, see the Artisan 9.5-inch. To compare finishes, look at the Birchwood 8-inch chef’s knife. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes explains the gyutoh. Learn MoreRegular Price: $234.95
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