J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Hollow Edge Buy Now

This knife is the workhorse in my kitchen. It is beautifully balanced where the bolster meets the handle, so the knife does the work. I keep my knives very sharp, this one holds a near-razor's edge through several meal preps. I use it for slicing fruit, vegetables, and meats. You can make very thin, uniform slices with this knife, or chop up a big batch of veggies in no time.

Henckel's doesn't make a bad knife. The Zwillings JA Henckel line are their best knives made in Germany; the JA Henckels line are their budget knives. I favor the Professional "S" line because they fit my hands comfortably and have the right balance.

The best way to sharpen a knife is on a stone, but this takes skill and practice. An easy way to maintain a good edge on your kitchen knives is to use a sharpener like the Wüsthof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener. I have brought very dull knives back to a good sharp edge with this sharpener.Get more detail about J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Hollow Edge.