The best steak knives are good for way more than t-bones

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Old school steak house these are not View in browser | Manage preferences  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS When it's time to invest in a chef's or bread knife, you do your research. Steak knives? Not usually so much. Certainly I put very little thought into picking up a set at a garage sale in North Hollywood, California, once upon a time. Steak knives are the sort of thing you get from your uncle for your wedding (Editor's Note: I did, in fact, get a set of steak knives from my uncle for my wedding!). Not the sort of thing you read up on like you would the other knives in your block. Wrong! What we found, testing out a dozen different sets, is that a good steak knife is actually one you may use just as much as your chef’s knife. NOAH KAUFMAN SENIOR SHOPPING AND REVIEWS EDITOR   NOAH KAUFMAN SENIOR SHOPPING AND REVIEWS EDITOR   The Best Steak Knives for Thick Cuts and Every Day Slicing BY EMILY JOHNSON Rest assured, the best steak knives aren’t just for steak. I don’t even wait for special occasions to whip mine out. I use my steak knives for everyday dinners, to slice through other proteins like chicken, sure, but also through whole roasted sweet potatoes, and meaty tomato salads in the summertime. And yes, when you’re lucky enough to be cooking a beautiful piece of ribeye, having a nice set of these knives in the drawer will let you complete that fancy tableau. READ MORE Got Feedback? We’re all ears. Let us know what you want to see more (or less) of in your inbox.   SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS Got Feedback? We’re all ears. Let us know what you want to see more (or less) of in your inbox.   SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS Why this ad? It's Your Last Chance (for Now…) To Snag an Espresso Machine or Air Fryer for 40% Off How to Sharpen a Knife No Matter Your Skill Level Where Food Meets Culture Subscribe for just $6 $3 per month for full recipe access. SHOP NOW On the Side Your Knives Shouldn’t Be the Only Fancy Things on the Table: Centerpiece-worthy serving platters to bring out the main course. Now Plating: Dinnerware sets that cover your fancy parties and everyday meals. Don’t Just Toss Your Knives in a Drawer: Our favorite knife storage solutions. Why this ad? MORE FROM BON APPÉTIT   RECIPES   INGREDIENTS   COOKING   SHOPPING   CULTURE   MORE This e-mail was sent to you by Bon Appétit. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, bonap...@newsletters.bonappetit.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe | Manage Newsletter Preferences   Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.