Top 10 professional kitchen knives

A chef's knife is called a chef's knife for a reason. It is an essential tool for any professional chef. It is an incredibly versatile knife with which you can carry out most cutting tasks. This chef's knife from the Eden Classic Damast collection offers professional quality for a great price. It is enhanced with a hard core made from AUS10 steel that was placed in between multiple layers of damascus steel. This type of steel is easy to sharpen. You can read more about what damascus is here. The blade runs throughout the entire handle. Because of the seamless fit the knife is easy to clean.

The santoku is basically the Japanese version of the chef's knife. The difference is in the cutting technique. You can read more about the differences between the two knives here. One isn't better or worse than the other, it's simply a matter of personal preference. This santoku comes from the Zwilling Pro collection. The blade is forged from one piece of steel which runs throughout the plastic handle with a seamless transition. The dimples in the blade stand out. These ensure that the food doesn't stick to the blade. If this works is something we put to the test.

This knife is made of one piece of steel which has some important advantages: with no seams, bacteria cannot accumulate and the all-steel handle is much sturdier than wood or plastic. The Kai Seki Magoroku Shoso nakiri is a Japanese kitchen knife for vegetables. The nakiri can be found in almost every Japanese kitchen. The high and square blade is great for quickly cutting vegetables, fruit and herbs. The high blade allows you to guide the blade safely past your knuckles while cutting, and the straight edge makes it easy to cut straight strips of vegetables.

The WMF Spitzenklasse Plus 20 cm chef's knife is the perfect choice for professionals looking for a classic and sturdy knife. This versatile chef's knife effortlessly slices vegetables, meat, fish and fruit, and is ideal for precise cutting tasks. Made of X50CrMoV15 steel, it offers excellent sharpness and corrosion resistance, while laser precision grinding ensures quality. The durable POM handle ensures a hygienic and comfortable grip, with optimum balance that protects your fingers. WMF has represented style and functionality in the kitchen since 1853.

A good bread knife (or actually, a good serrated knife) is indispensable in the professional kitchen! With this Victorinox bread/pastry knife you can easily cut through any type of bread. It is also great when cutting cakes and pies because you use the round tip to serve. But did you know you can also use the serrated knife when cutting hard vegetables and fruit such as melons and celeriac. The handle of this knife is made from Fibrox (hence the name). Fibrox has the qualities of rubber, but is processed like plastic. Because it is relatively stiff you can also safely use the knife when your hands are wet or when you are wearing gloves.

The Gerber Controller 10" Salt filleting knife 30-003559 is a fixed filleting knife for fishermen. Gerber worked with multiple experienced fishermen to come up with the perfect design. The long blade is, because of the wafer-thin 9Cr18MoV steel, perfect when filleting a fish. The blade is slightly flexible to make the task a little easier. Gerber used 9Cr18MoV steel because it is a robust, sharp and stainless steel. The blade is also easy to clean thanks to its highly polished finish. There are three different versions of the Controller: 6", 8" and the 10". Because there are many different types of fish, a properly sized knife is very important.

The Yaxell Ran chef's knife 20 cm is Japanese chef's knife with a stunning design. This knife is a real all-rounder in the kitchen. Large enough to cut meat, fish or vegetables, but still small enough to cut herbs or cloves of garlic. The knife is easy to control thanks to the good balance and razor-sharp edge. The blade, made of 69 layers of damascus steel and a core of VG10 steel, offers a razor-sharp edge and excellent hardness (61 HRC). The micarta handle ensures a firm grip even in wet conditions, and the elegant design makes this knife not only functional, but also a stunning addition to your kitchen.

The Robert Herder peeling knife Straight Classic stainless steel is perfect for professionals who need a knife for precise cutting tasks. This small knife is ideal for prepping work, like cutting onions or peeling vegetables or fruit. Made from stainless steel, the blade is sharpened by hand according to the traditional 'Solinger Dünnschliff' method. The plastic handle is comfortable to hold, hygienic and easy to clean. Robert Herder's craftsmanship ensures high quality and durability, making each knife an indispensable tool for chefs.

The 18-centimetre Tojiro DP chef's knife is perfect for professionals who demand versatility and precision. Despite its slightly shorter length, this knife is ideal for both large cutting jobs and fine cutting tasks, such as peeling garlic or finely chopping herbs. The 3-layered blade with a core of VG10 steel offers an excellent balance between hardness and corrosion resistance. The handle made of black ECO material ensures durability and comfort. Tojiro's combination of traditional Japanese techniques and modern production methods makes this knife a reliable choice in any professional kitchen.

The Victorinox Fibrox Chinese chef’s knife is an excellent choice for professionals who work with a lot of vegetables. This knife, with its tall high but thin and razor-sharp blade, is ideal for finely chopping herbs and vegetables or crushing garlic. The ergonomic Fibrox handle offers a sturdy grip even with wet hands, and this knife is dishwasher safe for easy maintenance. Lightweight and well-balanced, this knife is comfortable even with prolonged use.