What Are The Best Specialty Cutlery in 2025

Swiss-made, 10-inch paring knife with stainless steel blade.

The Victorinox 10 Inch Swiss Classic Paring Knife is perfect for small kitchen tasks. The high-carbon stainless steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention, while the conical ground allows for a wider break point. It features a comfortable handle that ensures a secure grip, making it an excellent choice for both professional chefs and home cooks. The knife is dishwasher safe, although hand washing is recommended to maintain the blade's sharpness.

8-inch chef's knife with Damascus-clad blade and D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle.

The Shun Classic 8” Chef’s Knife is handcrafted in Japan and features a Damascus-clad blade with 34 layers of stainless steel on each side. The blade is ground and bead-blasted to create a flowing pattern. The D-shaped ebony PakkaWood handle ensures a secure grip. This knife is perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping a wide range of foods. It's also dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended.

15-piece knife set with block, made of high-quality stainless steel.

The J.A. Henckels International Statement Knife Block Set includes a 3-inch paring knife, a 5-inch serrated utility, a 7-inch santoku knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch chef's knife, six 4.5-inch steak knives, a sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and a hardwood block. Each knife is made from high-quality stainless steel and features a full tang design for balance and control. The triple-rivet handles are comfortable to hold, providing a secure grip.

9-inch meat cleaver with high-carbon German steel blade and pakkawood handle.

The DALSTRONG Gladiator Series R - Obliterator Meat Cleaver is a professional-grade knife that's perfect for breaking down large pieces of meat. The 9-inch blade is made from high-carbon German steel for excellent edge retention and durability. The handle is made from luxury imported black pakkawood and is triple-riveted for a secure grip. The knife also includes a protective sheath for safe storage.

6-inch boning knife with high-carbon stainless steel blade.

The Victorinox Swiss Army 6 Inch Fibrox Pro Boning Knife is perfect for precise deboning of meat, poultry, and fish. The slender, pointed blade is made from high-carbon stainless steel for maximum sharpness and edge retention. The knife features a comfortable, non-slip Fibrox handle that ensures a secure grip even when wet. It's also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning, although hand washing is recommended to maintain the blade's sharpness.