Don’t buy a new chef’s knife without reading this excellent review of the various options from Serious Eats. This is the knife you use to dice an onion, chop herbs, cut up a pineapple, and cube meat. If there’s any knife you should spend more money on, it’s this one. They reviewed nearly 30 different chef’s knives, from both Japanese and Western manufacturers. Take a look at their favorites.
Source: The Best Chef’s Knives