Even Culinary Students and Chefs Are Obsessed with This Chef's Knife—and It's 47% Off at Amazon

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Aside from a skillet, a knife is arguably the most important tool a home cook can wield. Without one, you wouldn't be able to carve through crusty loaves of bread or quickly dice onions and carrots. And if the chef's knife you're working with is nicked, dull, or simply old, it may be time to invest in a new one. Many top-rated brands can easily run you a few hundred dollars, but you can snag an excellent-quality chef's knife for under $40 at Amazon right now.

The Mercer Culinary Renaissance 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife is a highly reviewed tool that serves as a great companion in the kitchen—and it's 47% off. Designed with an ergonomic handle, the triple-riveted knife is comfortable to hold as you work. Thanks to a full tang, the knife is well-balanced and won't feel lopsided or uneven while chopping.

Forged from a high-carbon, stain-resistant German steel, the knife is plenty strong and sharp enough to cut through even the toughest of meats and vegetables. Reach for it to dice, chop, carve, mince, and more, and when you're done working with it, just hand wash with a bit of soap and water—don't stick it in the dishwasher.

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To buy: Mercer Culinary Renaissance 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife, $36 (originally $68) at amazon.com

Over a thousand Amazon shoppers have given the chef's knife a five-star rating, with many comparing it to Wüsthof and noting that it's a "high end knife for a super low price." One user was so impressed with the price, writing, "The days of overpaying for excellent knives are over."

"I'm not a professional chef so much as an avid home cook. That said, I cook nearly everyday," one five-star reviewer shares. "I had been back and forth between this knife, Wusthof or Henckels… I've used both of the other two I mentioned and they are great, but I just couldn't justify the price tags when the reviews were so good for this one. Feels great in my hand and is well balanced. I've been using it very often for about three months now and with regular use of a steel it's stayed super sharp."

"I'm a culinary student and opted to put together my own knife kit instead of buying the one my school sells," another shopper says. "Not knowing a whole lot about knives other than what feels right and cuts well, I bought a couple of Mercer knives along with a few others online. I originally had a Victorinox chef's knife, but needed to borrow one from a coworker one day. He lent me his Mercer and [I] absolutely loved it. When a chef friend told me she favored Mercer as well, I was sold. I put my Victorinox away and purchased this knife immediately."

Head over to Amazon and buy the Mercer Culinary Renaissance 8-Inch Forged Chef's Knife for just $36 before this deal is gone.