How to choose a chef’s knife that feels right in your hand
Pick a chef’s knife by holding different options and choosing one with comfortable weight and balance, since it’s your main all-purpose home knife.
In-store, hold several chef’s knives and pay attention to how the handle and blade feel in your grip. Choose one that feels comfortable and controllable, because it will be the knife you use most often as a home cook.
The short version
- Hold knives before buying to judge comfort and weight
- A chef’s knife is the primary everyday knife for most home cooks
What goes wrong
Buying a knife without holding it first
Test the grip and weight in your hand before choosing
Why it works
Comfortable weight and balance improves control, which reduces slipping and makes cutting safer and more consistent.
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