I’ve seemingly spent extra time utilizing, testing, and writing about knives than most individuals on Earth (wild, proper?), and I’ve many knives I like. But when I needed to name out only one, it is likely to be this very inexpensive chef’s knife from Mercer. The standard-to-price ratio is so good on this factor that I’ve but to search out one other chef’s knife that rivals it. And I can again that up with years of use: I’ve owned this knife since 2018 and it’s the go-to knife in my house kitchen for all our cooking. It feels good in my hand, I can put a superb recent edge on it at any time when it wants it, and it exhibits no indicators of any put on and tear. Actually, Mercer ought to get much more recognition within the cooking world; they make a top quality product and cost a really cheap value for it. — Daniel Gritzer, editorial director