But the immediate difference a high-quality, chef-caliber knife makes is clear and undeniable ... and have a straighter shape and less severe endpoint, making them virtually effortless to handle.

Although the MAC chef’s knife is priced on the higher end ... it follows a more traditional Western shape, which is something many people are used to already. The weight of this knife is ...

Nick DeSimone is a pasta-obsessed vegetarian chef who spent nearly 10 years in restaurants before becoming a food writer. They review kitchen products for Food & Wine and love plant-based and ...