Our Cardinal Chef Knife

Designed with comfort in mind, turning everyday cooking into something that feels better in your hand.

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Dishwasher Safe

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Forever Sharp Guarentee

Dishwasher Safe

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Forever Sharp Guarentee

What is Cardinal?

Sole makes chef’s knives designed for fit and comfort. Cardinal is our everyday chef knife for real home cooking, not just display.

The Cardinal Knife - Cherry

Why is it different?

A redesigned handle, pinch guard, and balanced weight work together to make Cardinal easier to grip and control, especially when standard chef knives feel awkward.

The Cardinal Knife - Cream

Who is it for?

Home cooks who want comfort, confidence, and a chef knife that feels natural in their hand, from quick prep nights to big cooking days.

The Cardinal Knife - Cherry

Other key features

Forever Sharp blade support

Free returns

Safety-first blade guard

Easy cleanup

The Cardinal Knife - Caviar

Her Perfect Knife.

Dishwasher-safe. Storage flexible. Comfortable, adaptable, chef-approved sharpness. Versatile custom color combinations for a personalized chef knife that grows with you, because every knife has a story from your big wins to your learning moments. What’s your cooking story?

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@erin_maire_

I really love how comfortable it is to use, and it’s been such a versatile knife for me. I’ve reached for it for everything from more delicate, precise work to bigger prep projects, and it’s actually been coming out of my knife roll more than I expected — which I feel like is probably the best compliment I can give a knife!! You can tell there was a lot of thought put into the design. It feels like a knife that was actually designed with the realities of being in a kitchen in mind, especially when you’re using it for hours at a time.

Chef Jane Tull

“Who the f*** gives you a new blade for the price of shipping? I have knives I can use and abuse now. The knife is great, been using the white one as my primary at home to give it a workout. Balance is good, handle comfy, holding its edge well. Two thumbs up! I’ve been giving the Cream knife a workout, and I put it in the dishwasher every night”
-Chef Scott, Professional Chef and Culinary School Instructor ICE

“My wife has been using it for the past two weeks and it really holds up better with their hands size. The tote bag that it came with was so bad ass. Sharpness was solid out of the box and Weight distribution was good, I did a rough chop on an onion, mushrooms and felt no fatigue”

Chef Ralph Degala

"It's the first knife I grab. By far my best knife."

@erin_maire_

I really love how comfortable it is to use, and it’s been such a versatile knife for me. I’ve reached for it for everything from more delicate, precise work to bigger prep projects, and it’s actually been coming out of my knife roll more than I expected — which I feel like is probably the best compliment I can give a knife!! You can tell there was a lot of thought put into the design. It feels like a knife that was actually designed with the realities of being in a kitchen in mind, especially when you’re using it for hours at a time.

Chef Jane Tull

“Who the f*** gives you a new blade for the price of shipping? I have knives I can use and abuse now. The knife is great, been using the white one as my primary at home to give it a workout. Balance is good, handle comfy, holding its edge well. Two thumbs up! I’ve been giving the Cream knife a workout, and I put it in the dishwasher every night”
-Chef Scott, Professional Chef and Culinary School Instructor ICE

“My wife has been using it for the past two weeks and it really holds up better with their hands size. The tote bag that it came with was so bad ass. Sharpness was solid out of the box and Weight distribution was good, I did a rough chop on an onion, mushrooms and felt no fatigue”

Chef Ralph Degala

"It's the first knife I grab. By far my best knife."

@erin_maire_

I really love how comfortable it is to use, and it’s been such a versatile knife for me. I’ve reached for it for everything from more delicate, precise work to bigger prep projects, and it’s actually been coming out of my knife roll more than I expected — which I feel like is probably the best compliment I can give a knife!! You can tell there was a lot of thought put into the design. It feels like a knife that was actually designed with the realities of being in a kitchen in mind, especially when you’re using it for hours at a time.

Chef Jane Tull

“Who the f*** gives you a new blade for the price of shipping? I have knives I can use and abuse now. The knife is great, been using the white one as my primary at home to give it a workout. Balance is good, handle comfy, holding its edge well. Two thumbs up! I’ve been giving the Cream knife a workout, and I put it in the dishwasher every night”
-Chef Scott, Professional Chef and Culinary School Instructor ICE

“My wife has been using it for the past two weeks and it really holds up better with their hands size. The tote bag that it came with was so bad ass. Sharpness was solid out of the box and Weight distribution was good, I did a rough chop on an onion, mushrooms and felt no fatigue”

Chef Ralph Degala

"It's the first knife I grab. By far my best knife."

@erin_maire_

I really love how comfortable it is to use, and it’s been such a versatile knife for me. I’ve reached for it for everything from more delicate, precise work to bigger prep projects, and it’s actually been coming out of my knife roll more than I expected — which I feel like is probably the best compliment I can give a knife!! You can tell there was a lot of thought put into the design. It feels like a knife that was actually designed with the realities of being in a kitchen in mind, especially when you’re using it for hours at a time.

Chef Jane Tull

“Who the f*** gives you a new blade for the price of shipping? I have knives I can use and abuse now. The knife is great, been using the white one as my primary at home to give it a workout. Balance is good, handle comfy, holding its edge well. Two thumbs up! I’ve been giving the Cream knife a workout, and I put it in the dishwasher every night”
-Chef Scott, Professional Chef and Culinary School Instructor ICE

“My wife has been using it for the past two weeks and it really holds up better with their hands size. The tote bag that it came with was so bad ass. Sharpness was solid out of the box and Weight distribution was good, I did a rough chop on an onion, mushrooms and felt no fatigue”

Chef Ralph Degala

"It's the first knife I grab. By far my best knife."

@erin_maire_

I really love how comfortable it is to use, and it’s been such a versatile knife for me. I’ve reached for it for everything from more delicate, precise work to bigger prep projects, and it’s actually been coming out of my knife roll more than I expected — which I feel like is probably the best compliment I can give a knife!! You can tell there was a lot of thought put into the design. It feels like a knife that was actually designed with the realities of being in a kitchen in mind, especially when you’re using it for hours at a time.

Chef Jane Tull

“Who the f*** gives you a new blade for the price of shipping? I have knives I can use and abuse now. The knife is great, been using the white one as my primary at home to give it a workout. Balance is good, handle comfy, holding its edge well. Two thumbs up! I’ve been giving the Cream knife a workout, and I put it in the dishwasher every night”
-Chef Scott, Professional Chef and Culinary School Instructor ICE

“My wife has been using it for the past two weeks and it really holds up better with their hands size. The tote bag that it came with was so bad ass. Sharpness was solid out of the box and Weight distribution was good, I did a rough chop on an onion, mushrooms and felt no fatigue”

Chef Ralph Degala