Knives are a kitchen item not to skimp on because cheap knives can be a safety hazard.

“Dull knives can be very dangerous,” Woroch told Reader’s Digest.

Cheap knives are often made with poor-quality metal and have blades that are thin and bendy.

A person chops fresh vegetables with a kitchen knife

Handle quality is also important when considering which kitchen knife to buy.

Hands cut chocolate on a wooden cutting board.