The “workhorse” knife. A chef knife is an essential kitchen knife, designed to perform well at many different kitchen tasks. After years of working in a professional kitchen, we designed our chef knives to be center-weighted, balancing thinness and precision with durability and strength. If you only have one knife in your kitchen, this better be it. 

A 7” chef knife may be preferable for those who feel more comfortable with a slightly smaller blade or those with limited kitchen/counter space.