There are a ton of knives out there, so in the name of narrowing things down I opted to limit my testing to nine 8-inch chef's knives that were available at the time of this writing for $200 or under.

Usually, this Damasukasu 3-Piece Japanese Chef Knife Set is $599.99, but you can get it here for $49.99. For a limited time, use coupon code WEEKEND15 for an extra 15% off.

WSVN — Chef Philip Darmon of Hardy Park Bistro in Fort Lauderdale says keeping your kitchen knives sharp is easy. Using a whetstone is the best way.. You can get them online or at specialty stores.