As a home cook, I spent most of my life using dull, cheap knives. It wasn't until I started testing chef's knives earlier this year that I realized how important it is to invest a little bit in the tool you'll most likely be using every day for years (or even decades if you keep up with maintenance).

I didn't realize that using a cheap, very dull knife as my daily driver was slowing down my cooking process, making less effective cuts, and even putting me at risk of injury, as the blade was dull and caused me to apply more pressure (which in turn made things more dangerous). I'm a believer in the importance of investing in A Good-Ass Knife.

Plus, they make seriously wonderful presents. Every kitchen (and home chef) needs a solid chef's knife to slice, dice, and chop ingredients with sp

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