Having the right steak knives can make a huge difference between slicing through meat like it was butter or having to saw through it like it.
Below are a few brands of some of the best that are pure bliss to handle and will get the job done, i.e., less effort to cut any meat into a fine looking piece of delicacy on the dining table.
Best All Around Steak Knives
Shun Classic 4-Piece Steak Knife set – Each blade is forged stainless-steel comprised of 16 micro-thin layers of high-carbon steel (commonly referred to as Damascus) that are super-sharp, durable, and rust-resistant.
The handles of the Shun steak knives are made out of durable “PakkaWood” that resists moisture and are sharped to fit comfortably and balanced in the hand.
These NSF-certified knives meet the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens. The 4-piece set (shown above left) comes in an attractive bamboo presentation case.
Best Value
Forschner Rosewood Steak Knives set – Very sharp with rosewood handles. General price is around $80 for a set of 6.
Most Attractive Steak Knife Sets
This is subjective but I find the Global Steak Knives to be extremely attractive.
The box they come in looks a little cheap and the handles are not as nice as those of the Shun steak knives but the set is inexpensive and the steak knife blades holds their edge well.
Best Steak Knife Set For Heavy Use
If you plan on using your steak knives alot you’ll need those that have beveled edges that can hold up to the demands of cutting on plates and repeated washing.
The Wusthof Classic Steak Knife Set mets the requirements. They can withstand lots of use and abuse – plus they come with a lifetime warranty. That should tell you something.
Best crafted high end steak knives
We all know that the French make great wines but another product that many may not be familiar with are steak knives, particularly those produced by Forge de Laguiole from the town of Laguiole (these steak knives should not be confused with production Laguiole steak knives made in the same town.).
Forge de Laguiole steak knives are hand-forged and handcrafted with solid bolsters and blades.
Their handles are wide and think as opposed to many other brands of steak knives whose handles are more slender. Very pricey at $500-600 per set but well worth the investment.
If that is out of your price range, and understandably so, the production Laguiole steak knives are well-priced at around $140 for a set.
