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Best Chef's Knives — Premium ($200–$350)
Last verified: February 2026-
Korin Togiharu Virgin Carbon 210mm Gyuto
$280 USD
Best for professional-grade carbon steel with exceptional edge taking
korin.com -
Bob Kramer by Zwilling Damascus Chef's Knife
$350 USD
Best for master bladesmith design with SG2 micro-carbide steel
zwilling.com -
Miyabi Birchwood SG2 8-Inch Chef's Knife
$300 USD
Best for authentic Japanese craftsmanship with birchwood handle
miyabi.com -
Masamoto VG Gyuto 210mm
$250 USD
Best for Tokyo's Tsukiji Market standard with renowned edge geometry
masamotousa.com -
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus Gyuto
$220 USD
Best for handcrafted Japanese tradition with hammered tsuchime finish
sakaitakayuki.com