Knifemaker Explains The Difference Between Chef's Knives

Knifemaker Will Griffin of W.A. Griffin Bladeworks shows Epicurious how to choose the best Chef's Knife for your culinary needs. The bladesmith provides an overview of the differences between carbon steel and stainless steel, blade shape, blade thickness, blade length, double bevel vs single bevel, hidden tang vs full tang handles, knife balance, and much more.

Griffin Bladeworks is in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Notable knife brands used include Wüsthof, Tesshu, and Korin's Togiharu line.