Top 10 professional kitchen knives

If you also want to use professional kitchen knives at home we have got you covered. In our range you will also find professional kitchen knives you can use on a daily basis. But what are the best professional kitchen knives? We made an overview of the 10 best knives!

What are professional kitchen knives?

There are no specifications that officially make a knife a professional kitchen knife. To make this list, we paid attention to a couple factors a professional will also pay attention to when choosing a kitchen knife. This is what the knives need to adhere to:

The knife needs to feel great in hand. A chef, after all, needs to be able to use it the entire day.
If you are hands are wet, it shouldn't be able to slip from your hands. That is why the handle needs to be slightly stiff.
Hygiene is very important in spaces where food is prepared. That is why the knife needs to be easy to clean. Many of the suppliers of the knives featured in this top 10 state that the knives are even dishwasher proof. We advise against it. Read more about kitchen knife maintenance here.
Related to this, the maintenance of a professional kitchen knife shouldn't take up too much time. That is why it needs to be made from materials that are easy to maintain. Knives with a blade made from carbon steel or those enhanced with a wooden handle are therefore not an option.
A professional kitchen knife is used often. This also means that, in time, the knife needs to be sharpened. Some knives are easier to sharpen than others. The ease of sharpening is something many professionals pay attention to when purchasing their knives. Knives without a crop are, in general, easier to sharpen because a crop gets in the way when you try to sharpen a knife on a sharpening stone.

What are the best professional kitchen knives?

It is not easy determining which are the best knives. A knife some might love, could, for instance, be hated by others. Also, a professional chef doesn't only use one knife. He or she works with different types of knives with each their own function. That is why, for this top 10, we chose for variety.

1
Eden Classic Damast chef's knife 20 cm
A chef's knife is called a chef's knife for a reason. It is an essential tool for any professional chef. It is an incredibly versatile knife with which you can carry out most cutting tasks. This chef's knife from the Eden Classic Damast collection offers professional quality for a great price. It is enhanced with a hard core made from AUS10 steel that was placed in between multiple layers of damascus steel. This type of steel is easy to sharpen. You can read more about what damascus is here. The blade runs throughout the entire handle. Because of the seamless fit the knife is easy to clean.
£64.00
In stock
2
Zwilling Pro Granton Santoku, 38408-181
The Santoku is basically the Japanese version of the chef's knife. The difference is in the cutting technique. You can read more about the differences between the two knives here. One isn't better or worse than the other, it's simply a matter of personal preference. This santoku comes from the Zwilling Pro collection. The blade is forged from one piece of steel which runs throughout the plastic handle with a seamless transition. The dimples in the blade stand out. These ensure that the food doesn't stick to the blade. If this works is something we put to the test.
£75.49
In stock
3
Victorinox Fibrox pastry/bread knife 26 cm 5.2933.26
A good bread knife (or actually, a good serrated knife) is indispensable in the professional kitchen! With this Victorinox bread/pastry knife you can easily cut through any type of bread. It is also great when cutting cakes and pies because you use the round tip to serve. But did you know you can also use the serrated knife when cutting hard vegetables and fruit such as melons and celeriac. The handle of this knife is made from Fibrox (hence the name). Fibrox has the qualities of rubber, but is processed like plastic. Because it is relatively stiff you can also safely use the knife when your hands are wet or when you are wearing gloves.
£29.49
In stock
4
Kai Seki Magoroku Shoso nakiri, 16.5 cm
£79.00
± 2 weeks
5
Gerber Controller 10" Salt filleting knife 30-003559
£44.45
In stock
6
Yaxell Ran 36000 Chef's knife 20 cm
This Victorinox paring knife is great for cutting tasks for which a chef's knife is actually too big. The small, lightweight knife with a 15 cm long blade is great for the more precise cutting tasks. The blade has a thin grind over the entire edge. As such the resistance is very low, making it easy to cut through most ingredients. The sleek handle is made from polypropylene. This material is sustainable and easy to clean and feels great in hand. In addition, the knife has a nice modern, sleek design and is enhanced with a unique lavender-lilac colour.
£199.00
In stock
7
Robert Herder peeling knife straight classic stainless steel, white, 8,5 cm
£10.95
In stock
8
Victorinox Fibrox carving knife 15 cm 5.6663.15
£14.32
In stock
9
Tojiro DP F807-18, 3 layers Chefs Knife 18cm
£86.95
In stock
10
Victorinox Fibrox Chinese chef's knife 18 cm 5.4063.18
£39.49
In stock

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