
Given its reasonable price, it's a very worthy option.
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It is a true workhorse, useful for nearly any task. But for all the rest of us, a chef's knife is where most of the action is. There is no kitchen knife more important than a chef's knife, unless, of course, you're an Italian nonna, in which case you can probably break down a cow with a dull paring knife. For the price, this Japanese-made knife truly delivers. And for less than $100, our affordable Japanese knife pick is the Mac Knife Chef Series Hollow Edge Chef's Knife. Our top high-end, Japanese chef's knife is the nimble, lightweight Misono UX10 Gyutou Knife. It's not perfect by any means, but its price is unbeatable. For a budget-friendly, Western-style knife, we recommend the Mercer Culinary 8-Inch Millennia Chef's Knife. While you’re at it, slice your cake in the scientifically best way possible.Our favorite high-end, Western-style chef's knife is the Wüsthof 8-Inch Classic Chef's Knife, which is super-sharp and easy to handle. This works particularly well for denser desserts like cheesecake, but can be effective for slicing pies as well. It’s not like someone will reject your cake if it’s not sliced nicely, but you want it to look like you didn’t just scoop it up with your hand too. The heat helps the knife go through like, well, a hot knife through butter, and keeps all of those airy layers intact. After the blade heats up, take it out and wipe it down with a cloth and make another slice. The baking-focused website Baking Mad suggests you can avoid that mess by submerging the entire length of your knife in a jug filled with really hot water.

When you cut a cake, knives can sometimes stick to the frosting or cake layers, causing it to tear. Resting your knife in a jug of hot water in between slices can make sure every slice looks as amazing as it tastes. There’s nothing like the delicious draw of a perfect looking slice of cake.
