There is no handier piece of cookware to have in the kitchen than a chef's knife, which makes the task of creating tasty food all the easier. There are many different styles and sizes when it comes to choosing the right product, with many home cooks finding they need an array of chef's knives to help them create delicious recipes.

Having a small chef's knife can help with chopping some items, including herbs and fruits. An ideal product for this sort of job is the 9cm Wusthof Classic 4066 utility knife, available for £41.65 from Headcook & Bottlewasher.

Larger knives, however, are handy when slicing vegetables, potatoes and other chunky products needed for home cooking recipes. For example, take the 13cm Taylors Eye Witness Professional Kitchen knife, priced at £10.79 from Headcook & Bottlewasher.

Products made from stainless steel are often the chef's knife of choice for many people as they stand the test of time and do not rust.