The 5 best chef's knives of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Picking the right chef's knife is harder than it looks. Consumer Reports tested 8-inch models on 14 ergonomic factors to find the top performers

An eight-inch chef's knife handles roughly 95 percent of everyday kitchen cutting, yet online retailers sell hundreds of models priced anywhere from $10 to well over $1,000. Weight, balance, and handle shape matter far more than price when it comes to a blade built for years of daily use. When force moves efficiently from handle to blade and the grip fits a range of hand sizes, meal preparation turns from a chore into something nearly effortless.

Consumer Reports evaluated eight eight-inch chef's knives on 14 ergonomic factors and........

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