The 10 Best Chef Knives for Beginners
#1: Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef Knife
- Stamped X55CrMo14 stainless steel at 56 HRC
- 15-degree factory edge per side
- Thermoplastic Fibrox handle, slip-resistant when wet
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Chef's Knives
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The 10 Best Chef Knives Under $100
#1: Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef Knife
- Stamped X55CrMo14 stainless steel at 56 HRC
- 15-degree factory edge per side
- Fibrox thermoplastic handle, slip-resistant when wet
The 12 Best Chef Knives in 2026
#1: Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Chef Knife
- Forged single-piece high-carbon stainless steel at 58 HRC
- Precision Edge Technology grind at 14 degrees per side
- Full tang secured with three rivets