Wusthof 4.5-in. Gourmet Cheese Knife

The best cheese tray is balanced in its array of scents, tastes, and textures. If you have a creamy Brie, you'll want a spicy blue counterpoint and a tangy, nearly flaky chèvre to round out the board. To set out and sample the selection, you'll also need this offset blade: the 5½" flat length makes it easy to cut neat wedges of Gruyère and Gouda, the etched sides deter semisoft cheeses from sticking, and the stepped handle makes it impossible to knock your knuckles on the cheese board after completing a slice.