Discounted Chef Knives

Put on your paper chef hats, get out cookbooks and recipes, but skip the gadgets, because professional chef knives from knife manufacturers like Henckels, Sabatier, Shun, Mercer Chef's Cutlery and Wustof make cooking in your own kitchen a joy.

Thanks to Discounted Chef Knives, you won't have to travel to New York's TriBeca to find kitchen knife suppliers at wholesale and below-resale prices. We're like a "virtual showroom in Manhattan" bringing you restaurant supply quality chef knife kits, knife block sets, knife sharpening and more.

Here's a guide to essential chef's knives, kitchen knives, and their uses:

Chef's Knife. Best for: Slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing and everything in between. It's the essential kitchen knife.

Santoku Knife. Best for: Mincing, dicing and slicing; the hollow grooves keep thin slices from sticking to blade.

Paring Knife. Best for: Trimming, peeling and slicing small fruits and vegetables.

Utility Knife. Best For: peeling, slicing and carving smaller ingredients.

Bread Knife. Best for: Slicing through crusty bread and tomatoes without crushing them.

Shears. Best for: Snipping herbs, shaping parchment paper for baking pans, or trimming meats and dried fruit.

Sharpening Steel. Best for: Everyday maintenance of your knives so they are safer and easier to use.

Electric Sharpener. Best for: Giving your knives a sharp, professional edge.

Knife Block. Best for: Keeping your knives safe, accessible and sharp.

The best Cutting Boards come in poly, wood and bamboo. It's important to have several to ensure food safety and enhance food presentation:

Poly resists stains and odors, is lightweight and dishwasher safe.

Wood won't dull fine cutlery and is easily maintained with a warm sudsy cloth.

Bamboo is perfect for both food prep and presentation. Makes a great cheese tray or carving board for the holidays.