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According to Garten, Wüsthof makes her favorite knives. “They’re pretty expensive, but they last a lifetime. That’s why I say, ask for one as a gift or buy one at a time,” and there’s no better time to do so than on Black Friday.

This durable, all-purpose knife has a 8-inch blade forged from high carbon stainless steel and a 5-inch ergonomic handle for easy handling. The knife is pretty heavy duty, with a heft that helps you chop through and slice all manner of meats and veggies in no time. The Barefoot Contessa’s recipes are the perfect vehicle for testing out one of these knives if you decide to splurge.

To keep your blade in good condition, use a honing steel on a regular basis to re-align the edge of your blade, and get your knife professionally sharpened once a year to keep it sharp.

With Ina Garten’s favorite chef’s knife in hand, even the most tedious prep work will feel like a pleasure.

Before you go, check out these Ina Garten-Approved holiday gift ideas:

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