Kitchen knives are essential tools for cooking, and common types include: chef’s knives (all-purpose cutting), santoku knives (for cutting vegetables and meat), bread knives (serrated blades for cutting hard crusts), paring knives (for fine peeling), and Chinese cleavers (for both chopping and slicing). High-quality knives are mostly made of high-carbon stainless steel, making them sharp and durable. Different knife types are suitable for different cooking scenarios, and using them appropriately can improve efficiency and safety.