CNET85est.
Chosen as the best overall chef's knife after retesting, with exceptional balance, the most comfortable handle tested and good value.
Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife
2 expert reviews so farChecked 1 Nov 2026
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We have found 2 professional reviews of the exact Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife so far. Both critics recommend it.
Reviewed by CNET and The Strategist · reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
What do critics say about the Made In 8-Inch Chef Knife?
The Strategist83est.
Named best chef's knife for beginners after the writer's own testing, feeling sturdy and solid when dicing.
84
Provisional score · average of 2 professional reviews, 2 of them estimated
Too few reviews for a critic score, so it isn't ranked. We publish a full score once 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
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