This Chef-Recommended Victorinox Knife Is $8 at Amazon

I’ve always been ambivalent about the small knives I’ve owned — my years-old paring knife got the job done well enough — but after attending a demo where Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja, Executive Chef and Partner at Shuka and Shukette in NYC, raved about her love for Victorinox paring knives, I realized this must-have kitchen tool could be something to get excited about. Fast forward to now, and I can’t go a day without using the Victorinox Swiss Classic Paring & Utility Knife Set for every small, precision-oriented task I can. The sharp, durable knives are a joy to use and cost just $8 apiece at Amazon.

Victorinox Swiss Classic Paring Knife & Utility Knife Set

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The knife set includes a straight-edge paring knife with a 3.1-inch blade and a slightly longer, wavy-edge utility knife with a 4.3-inch blade. The paring knife is perfect for coring, peeling, hulling, small-scale chopping, and preparing delicate garnishes, while the serrated knife is well-suited for expertly slicing through sandwiches, crusty baguettes, and soft-skinned produce like tomatoes and ripe peaches. (It also makes an amazing salad knife for big leafy greens.) Regardless of their different uses, both knives boast razor-sharp stainless steel blades that remain effective over time. Watch out when cleaning them, and always hand-wash your knives and dry them immediately to prolong their lifespan.

In addition to their many functions, the nimble knives are surprisingly lightweight and feature textured handles that provide a sturdy, non-slip grip for optimal control whether you’re mincing garlic, peeling vegetables, or scoring bread dough. The colorful handles are what clinched the deal for me — I’m partial to the bright pink ones, but there’s an assortment of cheerful hues to choose from. Chef Ayesha also mentioned that the knives make a great gift, which I’ve personally confirmed: My parents have made the cherry red set their go-to small knives.

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Don’t just take our word for it: With hundreds of perfect ratings on Amazon, the Victorinox knife set has earned glowing reviews from shoppers who praise both its value and quality. “I liked this duo so much [that] I bought them for most of my family and friends,” wrote one customer, who noted that the “sharp, handy little knives” offer “great bang for your buck.” Another buyer gushed, “In the past, I have not been brand-loyal to knives, but I am now,” adding that the set is an “excellent product at a very fair price point.”

Since the day I started using them, these super-sharp, chef-approved knives have exponentially improved my prep process (I can’t believe I ever settled for anything less). At just $8 apiece at Amazon, the Victorinox paring and utility knives are a no-brainer buy — snag a set for yourself today, or gift a pair to the avid home cook in your life.