BRINGING GOOD MEALS TO THE TABLE WITH THESE CHEF KNIVES

Think about it. When it comes to chef knives, chances are you spend more time using them to prepare meals than you do in any hunting, bushcraft, survival, or tactical situations combined.

Whether you’re planning a Dutch oven stew in camp, a steak on the grill in your backyard, or a new twist on Grandma’s old secret recipe in your own kitchen, no matter how you slice it, it’s likely the recipe calls for a good knife or two.

Have a look at the Chef Knives Buyer’s Guide for 2023

GERBER GEAR: GERBER CEVICHE

GERBER CEVICHE

 

Overall Length: 14.46 inches
Blade Length: 9.18 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.05 inch
Blade Steel: 5Cr stainless steel
Handle Material: Polymer
Sheath Material: Polymer
Weight: 3.33 ounces
Origin: China
MSRP: $30

GerberGear.com

 A. G. Russell Knives

G. RUSSELL FOLDING COOK’S KNIFE II

G. RUSSELL FOLDING COOK’S KNIFE II

 

Overall Length: 9.88 inches
Closed Length: 5.38 inches
Blade Length: 4.5 inches
Blade Steel: 8Cr13MoV
Handle Material: Black G10
Weight: 6.9 ounces
Origin: China
MSRP: $79.95

AGRussell.com

Bradford Knives

BRADFORD CHEF KNIFE

BRADFORD CHEF KNIFE

 

Overall Length: 12.5 inches
Blade Length: 7.4 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.1 inch
Blade Steel: AEB-L or CPM MagnaCut
Handle Material: G10 or carbon fiber
Sheath Material: Leather
Weight: 5.10 ounces
Origin: USA
Other: Stonewashed blade finish
MSRP: $219

BradfordKnives.com

Bradford Knives

BRADFORD PARING KNIFE

BRADFORD PARING KNIFE

 

Overall Length: 7.5 inches
Blade Length: 3.8 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.09 inch
Blade Steel: AEB-L or CPM MagnaCut
Handle Material: G10 or carbon fiber
Sheath Material: Leather
Weight: 1.8 ounces
Origin: USA
Other: Stonewashed blade finish
MSRP: $119

BradfordKnives.com

 Ontario Knife Company

ONTARIO CAMP PLUS BREAD KNIFE

ONTARIO CAMP PLUS BREAD KNIFE

Overall Length: 9.51 inches
Blade Length: 4.25 inches
Blade Steel: AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon
Locking Mechanism: Back lock
Other: Folding knife
MSRP: $12.95

OntarioKnife.com

Ontario Knife Company

ONTARIO CAMP PLUS CHEF KNIFE

ONTARIO CAMP PLUS CHEF KNIFE

Overall Length: 9.51 inches
Blade Length: 4.25 inches
Blade Steel: AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon
Locking Mechanism: Back lock
Other: Folding knife
MSRP: $12.95

OntarioKnife.com

Ontario Knife Company

ONTARIO CAMP PLUS SANTOKU

ONTARIO CAMP PLUS SANTOKU

Overall Length: 9.51 inches
Blade Length: 4.25 inches
Blade Steel: AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon
Locking Mechanism: Back lock
Other: Folding knife
MSRP: $12.95

OntarioKnife.com

Spyderco, Inc.

SPYDERCO MINARAI FUNAYUKI

ONTARIO CAMP PLUS CHEF KNIFE

Overall Length: 11.O3 inches
Blade Length: 6.41 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.066 inch
Blade Steel: CTS BD1N
Handle Material: Polypropylene
Weight: 2.6 ounces
Origin: Japan
MSRP: $160

Spyderco.com

Spyderco, Inc.

SPYDERCO MINARAI BUNKA BOCHO

SPYDERCO MINARAI BUNKA BOCHO

Overall Length: 12.69 inches
Blade Length: 7.83 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.075 inch
Blade Steel: CTS BD1N
Handle Material: Polypropylene
Weight: 4 ounces
Origin: Japan
MSRP: $235

Spyderco.com

L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives

L.T. WRIGHT WILD HARVEST CHEF PAUL BONING KNIFE

L.T. WRIGHT WILD HARVEST CHEF PAUL BONING KNIFE

Overall Length: 11 inches
Blade Length: 5.88 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.094 inch
Blade Steel: AEB-L
Handle Material: Burlap Micarta
Sheath Material: Optional leather knife roll
Weight: 6 ounces
Origin: USA
MSRP: $267

LTWrightKnives.com

L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives

L.T. WRIGHT WILD HARVEST CHEF PAUL CHEF KNIFE

L.T. WRIGHT WILD HARVEST CHEF PAUL CHEF KNIFE

Overall Length: 13.63 inches
Blade Length: 8.38 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.125 inch
Blade Steel: AEB-L
Handle Material: Burlap Micarta
Sheath Material: Optional leather knife roll
Weight: 11.6 ounces
Origin: USA
MSRP: $290

LTWrightKnives.com

L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives

L.T. WRIGHT WILD HARVEST CHEF PAUL SLICING KNIFE

L.T. WRIGHT WILD HARVEST CHEF PAUL SLICING KNIFE

Overall Length: 15 inches
Blade Length: 9.88 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.094 inch
Blade Steel: AEB-L
Handle Material: Burlap Micarta
Sheath Material: Optional leather knife roll
Weight: 8 ounces
Origin: USA
MSRP: $277

LTWrightKnives.com

Victorinox

VICTORINOX GRAND MAITRE STEAK KNIFE

VICTORINOX GRAND MAITRE STEAK KNIFE

Overall Length: 13.3 inches
Blade Length: 4.7 inches
Blade Material: Swiss stainless steel
Handle Material: Modified maple
Weight: 3.2 ounces
Origin: Switzerland
MSRP: $103

Victorinox.com

L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives

L.T. WRIGHT WILD HARVEST CHEF PAUL TURNING KNIFE

L.T. WRIGHT WILD HARVEST CHEF PAUL TURNING KNIFE

Overall Length: 6.5 inches
Blade Length: 2.13 inches
Blade Thickness: 0.094 inch
Blade Steel: AEB-L
Handle Material: Burlap Micarta
Sheath Material: Optional leather knife roll
Weight: 2 ounces
Origin: USA
MSRP: $185

LTWrightKnives.com

Editor’s Note:

A version of this article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2023 print issue of Knives Illustrated Buyer’s Guide.