Mac Knife Professional 8 Inch Hollow Edge Chef Knife
Price Range: $140 - $160
The Mac Mighty MTH-80 is one of the most widely appealing knives out there. Its razor-sharp edge, comfortable handle, and agile blade make chopping tasks much easier. Its excellent edge retention means that, with proper care, the Mac will stay sharp for a long time.












Tojiro DP Gyutou - 8.2" (21cm)
Price Range: $80 - $86
Less than $100—the Tojiro DP F-808 is an excellent choice. It has an extremely sharp edge, super-hard steel, quality construction, and affordable price, this model is one of the best values in Japanese-made knives. It’s excellent for fine cuts and paper-thin slices of vegetables and meat. The Tojiro knife is thinner and more brittle than our top pick, so its edge is more vulnerable to microscopic chips when you use it on dense vegetables like squash. It will require a little more maintenance than the Mac MTH-80.








 



Global G-2 Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife
Price Range: $110 - $140
This chef's knife took the top spot in chef's knife testing and it has held up as one of the best all-around chef's knives you can buy, and at an approachable price. The blade on this knife is more durable than the easy-to-chip Mac described below, and it just feels very comfortable in hand.









 




Made In 8 Inch Chef Knife
Price Range: $84 - $99
This knife has excellent balance and feels somewhere between the German and Japanese style in that it's hefty but not heavy. The blade is forged from a composition of steel known as X50CrMoV15, which is high in chromium, making it both strong and highly resistant to corrosion. This quality knife offers some serious value for the money.