Editor's pick
Victorinox Swiss Classic Chef's Knife
20 cm
Swiss steel, ergonomic grip, a knife for life.
★★★★½ 4.7
🔪 Knives & Chopping
A sharp knife is the safest knife.
Victorinox and Pigeon knives, wooden and bamboo boards, hand-pull choppers and vegetable cutters. Good steel and a stable board turn an hour of prep into fifteen minutes.
Editor's pick
Value pack
Victorinox Swiss Classic Paring Knife Set
Set of 2
Two small blades for fruit and fine work.
★★★★½ 4.5
📖 How to choose
Knives & Chopping: the buying guide
A 20 cm chef knife and a 9 cm paring knife cover almost everything; add a serrated bread knife if you bake. Stainless steel with a full tang lasts longest; keep it sharp with a steel or whetstone monthly. Use one board for vegetables and a separate one for anything strong-smelling like onion and garlic. Choppers with a pull cord save time on onions. Wash knives by hand; the dishwasher dulls the edge.