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Simon Z

Novice I

what is the best chef knife under $30

September 22, 2011 10:22 PM PDT · Flag · 7 answers

Ethan Clark

Practitioner I

Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife

The R H Forschner by Victorinox Chef's Knife features an 8-inch blade that is 2-inches wide at the handle. High carbon, stainless steel blade is hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used... read more...

I am not a professional chef, but I do enough cooking that I like to have quality utensils. This knife is one of the best I have had. I could never justify spending the money on a Wusthofs and Henckel. I feel like this knife easily competes with the higher end stuff. It is easy to sharpen and it stays sharp. All and all I don't think you will find a better product in this price range.

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Hulda Alvarez

Specialist II

Global G-2 8-Inch 20cm Cook's Knife

This 8-in. all-purpose Chef's Knife is Global's most popular knife. Your top choice for slicing large quantities of vegetables, fruit and meat quickly and effectively. Loved by professional chefs around the world, Global knives are an excellent ch... read more...

Great for chopping. Nice and sharp.

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Hannah Trent

Practitioner III

Color Coated Utility Knife

Versatile 4.5"/13-cm, "all purpose" knife has a coated stainless steel blade, making it perfect for a variety of uses such as slicing fruits, vegetables or meats. read more...

I love my Papered Chef Knives. They are made of amazing steel and the handles are so strong and powerful. I have a larger carving knife and a smaller utility knife but need to get a couple more for paring and other. The quality is amazing. I wouldn't recommend them for dishwashers because they do rust if they sit too long but I think that's par for the course with quality knives. I hand wash mine and they still look pretty after 2 years of constant use. I also purchased a knife sharpener to keep them in tip top shape.

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Johnny Winchester

Specialist III

Pure Komachi 2 Series Chef's Knife

Brilliant Monochromatic colors make the pure komachi 2 series a real eye-catcher. But all that fun-loving color has a serious purpose too. The color-coding makes it easy to choose the right knife for the job. It also helps guard against cross-cont... read more...

this is a sweet knife, ignore the crazy colors cause they are unnecessary.
very sharp, thin blade. perfect for veggies and meats.... you can get some super thin slices.
it's a high quality knife! not cheap feeling.

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Richard Edwards

Professional III

OXO Good Grips Professional 6-Inch Chef's Knife

OXO Good Grips Professional Cutlery features the perfect balance of professional quality cutting with soft, comfortable grip. Sharp, stainless steel blades are hardened for strength and the blades are full-tang for durability and proper balance. ... read more...

This is a great all purpose chef knife. I've had it about 2 years. I'm no pro, just a guy who loves to cook, and to me there is absolutely nothing wrong with this knife. It is sharp, comfortable to grip, sturdy, and cuts stuff. Perfect.
I don't really have any expectations in a knife, so this works perfectly for me.

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Doug Salgado

Professional II

Victorinox Fibrox 7-Inch Granton Edge Santoku Knife

The R H Forschner by Victorinox Santoku Knife features high carbon, stainless steel blade, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and ov... read more...

Let's be honest, this knife looks kind of cheap with the plastic handle and overall design.
Upon receiving it for a gift last Christmas I was a little unsure what to think at first.
However, this knife freakin rocks and is amazingly sharp and I love it!
It is my new go to knife.
It holds a sharp edge for a long time. The stupid plastic handle is quite comfortable and totally durable.
For under 30, this is your best bet.

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Frank McPartland

Specialist III

Kyocera Revolution Series 7-Inch Professional Chef's Knife, Black B...

Kyocera Revolution Series 7-Inch Professional Chef's Knife, Black Blade

Kyocera Revolution Series new advanced ceramic with a deeper blade and redesigned handle for precise control. This Kyocera ceramic knife is the ultimate cutting tool for slicing fruits, vegetables and boneless meats. The ergonomic handle provides... read more...

Kyoceras live up to their expectations! They are great knives! These are incredibly sharp knives. I mean wow they are sharp.
The handle is comfortable and solid, however when it gets wet it is a slippery. All around good knife.

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Voting Summary

1.	Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife	37% agree
2.	Global G-2 8-Inch 20cm Cook's Knife	20% agree
3.	Victorinox Fibrox 7-Inch Granton Edge Santoku K...	8% agree
4.	OXO Good Grips Professional 6-Inch Chef's Knife	8% agree
5.	Kyocera Revolution Series 7-Inch Professional C...	8% agree