kitchen tools & essentials:

8-inch chef’s knife

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The chef’s knife is the single most important knife in your kitchen.

This knife is exceptionally well-rated against knives costing $100 or more; Cooks Illustrated gives it high marks too. It’s solid forged metal, lightweight, is well-balanced and comes with an easy-to-grip handle.

Cost: under $30


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