Mercer Culinary Millennia 8-inch Chef's Knife

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If you love cooking then you know a great chef's knife is one of the most important tools you could have in the kitchen. No matter if you're looking to do precise knife work or simply need a very sharp blade for ingredient prep you'll find that a great knife means a sharp blade ready to take it all on -- dicing, chopping, mincing and more. A few things to note if you're looking for a quality knife for the first time are the blade shape, length and ergonomic handle. We found the best chef's knives for making paper thin slices.