The Knife You'll Reach For Every Day
A chef's knife is the most important purchase in any kitchen. Get it right and it becomes an extension of your hand — the tool that handles 80% of your cutting, chopping, and slicing work. At Tarzian West for Housewares, Brooklyn's neighborhood kitchen store for over 50 years, our chef's knife selection spans German forged blades, Japanese-influenced edges, and everything in between.
Wüsthof — The gold standard in German cutlery. The Wüsthof Classic Cook's Knife in 6" and 8" offers the triple-riveted handle and precision-forged full-tang blade that has made the Classic series the most trusted workhorse in professional and home kitchens worldwide. The Wüsthof Classic Ikon Cook's Knife (6" and 8") brings the same forged German steel into Wüsthof's refined Ikon handle — a softer curve, no bolster at the spine, and a more ergonomic grip for high-volume cutting. The Wüsthof Classic Ikon Santoku 7" and Wüsthof Classic Nakiri 7" for cooks who prefer a Japanese-style blade profile.
Victorinox — The Victorinox Swiss Classic Chef's Knife 8" and Victorinox Swiss Classic 7" Hollow Edge Santokufor professional-grade performance at a more accessible price point. Victorinox's stamped high-carbon stainless blades are renowned for holding an edge and being easy to resharpen.
Rösle — The Rösle Rockwood Chef's Knife and Rösle Rockwood Santoku, featuring Rösle's premium German blade with a stunning Rockwood handle — a striking combination of performance and design.
Shun / HAKU — The Shun Classic Chef Knife 6" and HAKU Chef's Knife with Sheath, Forged X-7 Damascus Steel for Japanese-crafted blades with Damascus layered steel and a distinctive aesthetic. The HAKU Nakiri Knife with Sheath, X-7 Damascus Steel 5" for vegetable prep that goes beyond a standard chef's knife.
Made In — The Made In Chef Knife 8" for a direct-to-consumer full-bolster forged knife built to professional restaurant specifications.
Japanese & Specialty — The Sekiryu Santoku 165mm and Sekiryu Nakiri 180mm for Japanese home-kitchen blades with excellent value. The Jean Dubost 1920 Santoku Knife for a French take on the Japanese form. The Opinel Parallele 7" Multipurpose Santoku for a compact, lightweight French-made santoku. The Cangshan Maya Chef's Knife 8" for Damascus steel in a striking hand-hammered finish.
