Picking out a set of Hedley & Bennet knives for my chef husband is a lot like him choosing limited-edition New Balance running shoes for me, a shopping writer, sneaker enthusiast and certified personal trainer. Venturing into his domain of mastery was certainly a risk, but I adhered to one simple strategy: What’s the one thing he is always talking about, but would never buy for himself?
My husband works at one of the most popular restaurants in our city. We’re talking lines out the door. With that kind of volume, he needs his knives to be sharp, efficient and reliable for long shifts on the line. I had heard him waxing poetic about Hedley & Bennett knives throughout the years with a sense of deep longing. They were, and continue to be, huge on social media among both chefs and food content creators alike.
The woman-founded, American-made brand is now a staple among high-end restaurateurs and ambitious home cooks, offering a breadth of utensils, aprons, branded apparel and knives that simplify and amplify the food prep experience. It was time to make my husband’s life that much easier with his own trio of trendy knives (from $200) that deserve a special place in your kitchen too.
They’re razor sharp and virtually indestructible
