OUR TAKE
For a chef’s knife on a budget, we recommend this entry-level stainless steel and plastic option.
PROS
-Weighs less than seven ounces
-Can clean it in your dishwasher
-Has a curved handle to mimic the shape of your fingers
CONS
-Has a cheap plastic handle instead of a durable metal or wood one
-Has a stainless steel blade, which isn’t as strong as other steels, such as alloy steel