How do I choose the best knife for me?

We offer a wide range of knife styles—it can be a daunting task to narrow down the selection!

Broadly speaking, the length of the blade determines the size of the task it is best suited for. The larger the blade, the larger the food it can cut through; the smaller the blade, the more manageable it will be when handling smaller tasks. Blade width affects the maneuverability of a knife. A thin blade will more easily follow contours in food when peeling, skinning, or working around bones. Alternatively, a wide blade will provide clean vertical chops when dicing meat and veggies.

If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, or are just looking to get one good knife, an 8” chef’s knife is always a solid choice. It’s big enough to handle almost any job in the home kitchen, and will make short work of the many dicing, chopping, and slicing tasks in food prep. If an 8” Chef’s Knife seems a little daunting, then try a 6” Chef’s Knife.

If you’re interested in purchasing collection of knives, consider one of our 3- or 4-piece sets. They all include an 8” chef’s knife, along with a selection of smaller knives to handle more delicate work.

After your first knife, it will become easier to get a feel for your own needs in the kitchen. At that point you can consider expanding your collection with additional sizes and styles.