Top 10 professional kitchen knives

A chef's knife is called a chef's knife for a reason. It is an essential tool for any professional chef. It is an incredibly versatile knife with which you can carry out most cutting tasks. This chef's knife from the Eden Classic Damast collection offers professional quality for a great price. It is enhanced with a hard core made from AUS10 steel that was placed in between multiple layers of damascus steel. This type of steel is easy to sharpen. You can read more about what damascus is here. The blade runs throughout the entire handle. Because of the seamless fit the knife is easy to clean.

The Santoku is basically the Japanese version of the chef's knife. The difference is in the cutting technique. You can read more about the differences between the two knives here. One isn't better or worse than the other, it's simply a matter of personal preference. This santoku comes from the Zwilling Pro collection. The blade is forged from one piece of steel which runs throughout the plastic handle with a seamless transition. The dimples in the blade stand out. These ensure that the food doesn't stick to the blade. If this works is something we put to the test.

A good bread knife (or actually, a good serrated knife) is indispensable in the professional kitchen! With this Victorinox bread/pastry knife you can easily cut through any type of bread. It is also great when cutting cakes and pies because you use the round tip to serve. But did you know you can also use the serrated knife when cutting hard vegetables and fruit such as melons and celeriac. The handle of this knife is made from Fibrox (hence the name). Fibrox has the qualities of rubber, but is processed like plastic. Because it is relatively stiff you can also safely use the knife when your hands are wet or when you are wearing gloves.

This Victorinox paring knife is great for cutting tasks for which a chef's knife is actually too big. The small, lightweight knife with a 15 cm long blade is great for the more precise cutting tasks. The blade has a thin grind over the entire edge. As such the resistance is very low, making it easy to cut through most ingredients. The sleek handle is made from polypropylene. This material is sustainable and easy to clean and feels great in hand. In addition, the knife has a nice modern, sleek design and is enhanced with a unique lavender-lilac colour.