Who makes the sharpest kitchen knives in the world?

Best Chef Knives — Six Recommendations
  • Zwilling J.A. Henckels Professional S Chef Knife.
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon Santoku.
  • Messermeister Meridian Elite Stealth Chef Knife.
  • Global Santoku (G-48)
  • MAC MTH-80 – Professional Series Chef Knife with Dimples.
  • Shun Classic Chef Knife.
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What is the sharpest knife in the kitchen?

12 Best Kitchen Knives, According to Cooking Experts
  • Best Overall Chef's Knife: Wusthof Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife.
  • Best Value Chef's Knife: J.A. Henckels Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife.
  • Sharpest Chef's Knife: Global Santoku 7-Inch Chef's Knife.
  • Best Multi-Purpose Chef's Knife: Misen 8-Inch Chef's Knife.
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What are the sharpest knives in the world?

Obsidian knife blades: overkill for slicing your sandwich. The thinnest blades are three nanometres wide at the edge – 10 times sharper than a razor blade. These are made by flaking a long, thin sliver from a core of obsidian (volcanic glass).
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Who makes best knives in the world?

Our Top Picks
  • Best Overall: Mac Mighty Professional Hollow Edge Knife.
  • Best for Butchering: Wüsthof Classic IKON 8-inch Knife.
  • Best for a Precise Cuts: Kiritsuke Oxford Chef's Knife.
  • Best Lightweight: Global G-2 Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife.
  • Best High-End: Shun Classic Blonde Chef's Knife.
  • Best Value: Material Chef's Knife.
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What knives stay sharpest longest?

Carbon steel knives are known to keep their sharp edges longer than most and make chopping, slicing and shaving safer and easier.
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Which is better Japanese or German knives?

Japanese knives utilize harder steel, which is excellent for precisely slicing and chopping fruit, vegetables, and fish, but makes the blades more brittle. While German knife blades have softer steel, they're more durable, corrosion-resistant, and better for tough root vegetables and tough meats.
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Are there any knives that never need sharpening?

Serrated Knives

The most common type of knife sold as one that won't need sharpening has a serrated edge, like a saw blade. The jagged teeth of these knives will cut even when they are dull, which makes them a good choice for cooks who don't like the constant maintenance required by some other types of knives.
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What knives do top chefs recommend?

Best Chef Knives — Six Recommendations
  • Zwilling J.A. Henckels Professional S Chef Knife.
  • Wusthof Classic Ikon Santoku.
  • Messermeister Meridian Elite Stealth Chef Knife.
  • Global Santoku (G-48)
  • MAC MTH-80 – Professional Series Chef Knife with Dimples.
  • Shun Classic Chef Knife.
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Where are the best knives in the world made?

Germany and Japan have been known for their knife making skills for centuries. Both boast some of the most popular knife brands in the world.
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What knives does Gordon Ramsey use?

Gordon Ramsay uses both Wüsthof and Henckels branded knives; the brands are known for quality products, and they are two of the best knife manufacturers in the world. Wüstoff has been making knives since 1814, and Henckels has been around since 1895.
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What is the sharpest blade ever made?

Since obsidian will fracture down to a single atom, it is claimed to have a cutting edge five hundred times sharper than the sharpest steel blade, and under a high magnification microscope an obsidian blade still appears smooth, whereas a steel blade has a saw like edge.
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What knife steel is the sharpest?

Carbon steel blades are among the sharpest blades available and are much easier to sharpen than stainless steel blades. The lack of chromium in the blades means that it is highly susceptible to rust and corrosion and requires careful cleaning after each use.
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What is the best sharpest knife set?

5 Best Knife Block Sets, According to Food Network Kitchen
  • Best Overall: Wusthof Classic Nine Piece Block Set.
  • Best for the Low-Maintenance Cook: Henckels Classic 15-Piece Self-Sharpening Block Set.
  • Best Asian Knife Set: Shun Classic 5-Piece Starter Block Set.
  • Best Value: Ginsu Gourmet Chikara Series 8-Piece Set.
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What is the best knife in the world?

The Main Players
  • Shun Classic 7-inch Santoku Knife.
  • The Mac Professional Series 8-inch Chef's Knife-with Dimples.
  • J.A. Henckels International Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife.
  • The Global G-2 Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife.
  • Zwilling's Gourmet 8-Inch Chef's Knife.
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What knives do Michelin chefs use?

The Michelin two-star chef's favorites are the Maguro and Yanagiba knives made by Tatsuo Ikeda, a traditional, award-winning craftsman from Osaka, Japan.
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What knives does Bobby Flay use?

He's been using the Shun Classic Western Chef's Knife for years, and it's always been his favorite. The Shun Classic Western Chef's Knife gives Flay a significant edge. The blade is made of high-quality Japanese VG-10 steel.
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Is Swedish steel better than German?

“Swedish steel versus German steel, the Swedish will hold its edge up to five to seven times longer than the German steel, which would be softer. Usually when you use hard steels, you can get them sharper, but with that hardness comes brittleness.
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Is Japanese steel better than German steel?

Due to a difference in forging techniques, Japanese steel blades contain much more carbon than German blades, making them harder, but also more fragile. Because Western-style steel is relatively softer, it's capable of holding an edge longer and doesn't need to be sharpened quite as often as Japanese blades do.
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What knives does Rachael Ray use?

Rachael Ray Cutlery Japanese Stainless Steel Knives Set with Sheaths, 8-Inch Chef Knife, 5-Inch Santoku Knife, and 3.5-Inch Paring Knife, Gray.
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What knives did Anthony Bourdain use?

Like many culinary authorities, Bourdain believed you don't need a lot of knives to do a lot of cooking. His bare essentials included a chef's knife, paring knife, offset serrated knife, and flexible boning knife.
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What knives do Jamie Oliver use?

A favourite among the Jamie Oliver food team, the santoku knife is great for slicing, dicing and chopping. Japanese in origin, the flat edge and sheepsfoot blade not only looks beautiful, but is super efficient, too.
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What kind of knife stays sharp?

The cutting-edge 'KNasa Chef Knife' is twice as sharp as other blades and stays sharp for five times longer. The brains behind it claim it is the first true innovation in knife making in over 200 years.
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Which chef knife stays sharp longest?

The Mac Mighty MTH-80 is our favorite knife because it's crazy sharp and will stay that way longer than most other knives. It was the standout favorite for all our testers, regardless of their cutting style or the size of their hands.
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Is there a knife that never dulls?

Miracle Blade is marketing what they call the Perfection Series. The Miracle Blade Perfection Series promises to never dull. It also promises the best in precision control for cutting, chopping, slicing and dicing.
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Are forged or stamped knives better?

Traditionally, forged knives tended to be harder and therefore had better blade retention than most stamped knives. Here, too, the lines are blurring, but generally speaking, a forged knife is likely to hold an edge somewhat better than a similar stamped knife.
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