Mercer Culinary Millennia 8 in
8 in (20 cm) blade · one-piece high-carbon Japanese steel · Santoprene handle · hand wash
An 8-inch chef’s knife in one-piece high-carbon Japanese steel for about $20, with a non-slip textured handle.
Best for: A first chef’s knife, or a second one you do not mind sharpening often.
≈ $20