5 Best Cooking Knives in 2024 - Tested by Experts

Have you ever gone to the store to buy kitchen knives and got confused after seeing the number of blunt knives hanging in the knife blocks and felt intimidated? Then remember you aren't alone. 

Nowadays, finding the best cooking knives can be a real struggle for anyone. Since it is a gateway for cooking, its versatility has multiplied by 10, raising multiple questions like, what material should it made of? What should be its ideal weight? Or what other characteristics should we look for? It's hectic to deal with.

But, worry no more!

Because we're going to answer all of your queries in this article. So, without further delay, let's move on to the foremost part of the qualities one should look for in an ideal cooking knife.

What to Look For in a Cooking Knife

Like a chopping board and other culinary items, quality knife sets are an integral part of the kitchen. So, there are numerous factors to consider when choosing a knife. These are listed below:

Blade Material

The foremost quality to look out for is the material. It reflects the quality and durability of the knife. Knives of high-quality carbon steel possess the most sharp and precise cutting-edge blades. Other than carbon, stainless steel, honing steel, cobalt, chromium, manganese, and different alloys are used.

Blade Design

After selecting the material, you should choose the design according to your desired needs. There are multiple designs, including straight and curved edges. Also, you should look for the shape of the blade that best suits you and opt the knife that are best fit for your preference.

Some renewable name of the best knives in the market are mentioned below

• Paring knife
• Peeling knife
• Utility knife
• Carving knife. 

Handle Comfort and Material

Apart from the blade, the handle region also plays a major role in the knife's strength. It should provide ergonomic comfort and offer maximum grip to ease the cutting. Wood, metal and plastic are the commonly used material in cooking knives in which wooden is most popular and provides maximum ease and secure grip. 

Knife Balance and Weight

Along with these characteristics, the knife should be lightweight. Also, it should be well balanced on its edges to carry out the cutting process precisely.

The Sakuto Expert Testing Process Explained

Stating about the testing process, our experts used certain criteria to review and check the different knives. After reviewing them, they trial multiple experiments to get transparent results.

The criteria include reviewing the blade material, including high carbon steel and other multiple grades of steel like stainless steel, honing steel, and different alloys. Then, they analyzed the crafting process and affordability of all knives. After reviewing these features, they performed experiments that included durability tests, sharpness tests, griping tests, along with some other ergonomic design tests.

After carrying out the trials, they got results and filtered out the top 5 best knives.

Top 5 Cooking Knives of 2024 - Tested by Experts

Here are our top 5 best and most versatile cooking knives of 2024, which are recommended by experts:

Best Overall Cooking Knife

If you are looking for a knife that can enhance your overall cooking experience, then gyuto is the one you should look for. It is ideal for skilled chefs to deal with red meat and vegetables. It is approximately 8 inches long and made up of gold standard Japanese steel, possessing 33 layers of robust steel on either side of the blade.

Its woody handle is stained with a stylish navy blue color, which provides a tight grip and the possibility of perfect smooth cuts without surface resistance. Also, blades are cooled with nitrogen to add extra toughness and sharpness r to them.

Key features

Feature	Specification
Blade Material	VG10 Damascus Steel
Blade Length	19 cm
Net Weight	190 g
Handle Material	G10 Wood, stained with Navy Blue

Pros

• Straight fine edge
• Sharp tip
• Comfortable and ergonomic grip
• Resistant to moisture

Cons

• Difficult to sharpen

Best Value Cooking Knife

Besides experience, if you want to add value to your knife set, check out Mabayui. It is a high-end Japanese knife. It consists of a unique and eye-catching design on its sharp blade due to twisted and blended VG10 steel. Their blades are also nitrogen-cooled to add extra flexibility and toughness, making them hard to break or crack. Their utmost durability and high-end performance make them incomparable and a value-for-money product.

Key features

Feature	Specification
Blade Material	VG10 Damascus Steel
Blade Length	21.5 cm
Net Weight	251 g
Handle Material	Burl Wood and Black Resin

Pros

• Top-grade strength and performance
• high durability
• Comfortable grip
• Ideal balance

Cons

• High maintenance

Best Luxury Cooking Knife

According to the Sakuto experts, Kiritsuke is the top premium knife to get your hands on. Its golden octagonal handle and 66 layers of Damascus steel make it a luxury asset you can keep in the kitchen. The colored handle is manufactured from top-grade carbon and stable wood, which makes it strong, dynamic, and heat-resistant.

Kiritsuke's blade consists of a fireball Damascus billet pattern, possessing a splendid beauty. Its highly versatile and durable V-shaped blade, with the help of a secured grip, can be used for multiple cutting and chopping purposes. 

Key features

Feature	Specification
Blade Material	VG10 Stainless Steel Core
Blade Length	20.5 cm
Net Weight	200 g
Handle Material	Stable Wood and Carbon Fiber

Pros

• Double bevel sharpened
• Sharp and precise cutting-edge
• Durable blades
• Lightweight

Cons

• Hard to control

Best Cooking Knife for Beginners

Besides luxurious assets, if you are a beginning cooking enthusiast, look out for Daichi. It is known for giving satisfactory and optimum blade performance due to being manufactured from a mixture of premium carbon and chromium alloys. 

Its unique feature is the Japanese VG10 steel core, sandwiched between 33 layers of Damascus steel, giving it long-lasting durability. It is a user-friendly knife. Its blades are nitrogen-cooled like the others, and it also possesses a handy and comfortable grip for precise cutting purposes.

Key features

Feature	Specification
Blade Material	Japanese VG10 Steel Core
Blade Length	12 cm
Net Weight	69 g
Handle Material	Ultra-Premium G10 Garolite Handle

Pros

• Hard composition and strong impact
• High edge retention
• Heat and stain-resistant
• Comfortable grip

Cons

• Get rust easily
• Requires high maintenance

Best Innovative Cooking Knife

Lastly, if you prefer a modern lifestyle and are looking to add some innovation to your knife guard, you should go for Seiki. It comprises a body of high-quality Japanese VG10 steel with 33 individual layers of premium Damascus steel. It reflects the dynamic texture from top to bottom. Its handy wooden part is pressure-treated to form an elegant and ergonomic grip that will assist in cutting purposes.

Key features

Feature	Specification
Blade Material	Japanese VG10 Steel Core + Damascus Steel
Blade Length	19 cm
Net Weight	130 g
Handle Material	Blue Resin and Natural Wood

Pros

• Sharp blade
• Sturdy grip
• Well Balanced

Cons

• Requires proper care

FAQs

Can I put my chef's knife in the dishwasher?

No, you can't put your chef's knife in the dishwasher safe because it could contaminated with poisonous bacteria if kept in it. Instead, the best way to store your knife is to place it in a storage block or wall guard so these stainless steel knives can carry their same quality for longer.

What is the difference between a Sakuto knife and a Santoku knife?

The difference between a Sakuto knife and a Santoku knife is our exceptional qualities, including the use of high-quality carbon steel and dynamic methods to build the blade. Other than that, top-grade durability, expert craftsmanship, and affordability prove that the best choice is to go with Sakuto. 

Where to Buy the Best Chef's Knives of 2024

Hopefully, this expert's review has provided plenty of information about the best quality knives. Feel free to reach out if you still have queries regarding the knives. 

Now, if you are planning to buy these knives, you can check out  Sakuto Knives. Our knives are made of high-quality carbon and Damascus steel which offers lifetime durability and comfort.

Shop now to get your hands on high-durability sharp-edged knives. We believe, you won't be disappointed.