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This week’s head-to-head puts two chef’s knives on the chopping block. One is a super sharp, well-balanced workhorse that won’t empty your wallet – the other is a pricier contender whose performance doesn’t quite match its price tag.
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| Kitchen Devils Control Large Cook's Knife (left) | John Lewis Classic Cook's Knife (right) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 98% | 59% |
| Comfort | ||
| Ease of use | ||
| Sharpness out of the box | ||
| Durability |
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This Kitchen Devils knife was the sharpest out of the box and maintained its edge after we put it through a series of chopping tasks.
Our testers praised the comfortable handle, which felt perfectly balanced, and its curved bolster made it easy to grip.
It’s also less than half the average price of all the chef's knives we tested.
For Which? members only: read our full Kitchen Devils Control Large Cook's Knife review.
Available from John Lewis (£30)
For some of our testers, the hard handle and angular edges made this knife uncomfortable to hold. It struggled with most chopping tasks, particularly when trying to cut a butternut squash.
It’s also double the price of the Kitchen Devils knife, and a whopping six times pricier than the cheapest knife we tested.
For Which? members only: read our full John Lewis Classic Cook’s Knife review.
Our knife testing gets straight to the point – assessing the comfort, durability and sharpness of the UK’s bestselling chef’s knives.
The Kitchen Devils knife was a cut above the rest, excelling in every test. It’s hard to fault, and is both a Best Buy and a Great Value pick. It’s also dishwasher-safe – a big plus.
We were disappointed by the John Lewis knife. It struggled across the board – even chopping vegetables felt like hard work. At £30, we say save your money. We’ve tested plenty of cheaper knives that perform better. Which? members can see the full list in our guide to the best chef's knives.
Louise Sayers, Which? chef’s knives expert
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