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The Home It Chef Knife is an 8-inch European-style chef's knife with a stainless steel blade and a plastic handle. It is a budget-priced all-purpose knife meant for everyday chopping, slicing and dicing. Against rivals like Victorinox or Wüsthof, it uses a lighter plastic handle and a thinner steel blade, so it flexes more and holds an edge for less time. It suits casual cooks and starter kitchens that want one affordable knife rather than a long-term investment.
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Lowest price we've seen: $15.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
Owners of budget chef's knives in this class generally call them sharp and usable for light home cooking, but note that edge retention and handle feel fall short of branded European knives.