Classic Razor-Sharp 8-inch Slicing Knife, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery, Stainless Steel

Not much to report, it's very sharp and true when it cuts.

Genuine product received in good condition. Very sharp

When you're shopping for a chef knife, the sky really is the limit. You can get anything from a cheap discount knife from your local department store to a hand-forged knife with a diamond-studded handle. I'm not a professional chef, but I like to fancy myself a pretty good home chef, and I was looking for a knife that would hold up against the culinary challenges I might throw at it without breaking the bank. I honestly feel like this might be the best value knife for that purpose. It's extremely sharp, has a nice weight, and fits my hand like a glove. I've been loving every minute of working with it so far, and I'm looking forward to using it for many years to come. To test it out, I put it through some serious paces. I had absolutely no problem cutting meat, carrots, or asparagus. It slid through my onions and potatoes like a hot knife through butter. I was able to chiffonade basil with only the slightest of bruising. A top-shelf knife might have done better on such delicate herbs, but I've never seen anything do as well at under $50. If you're a chef on a budget or perhaps a beginning chef looking to graduate to a real instrument as opposed to the dull discount-store knives you've been working with up until now, I really can't recommend this knife highly enough. I would imagine even professionals would be happy to use it. Treat it well and keep it sharpened and you'll have a wonderful tool in your kitchen for many years to come. Note: the manufacturer says it's dishwasher safe, but I don't recommend putting any good knife in the dishwasher, so I can't comment on how it holds up under those conditions. Note also to beware: this review is for the forged knife. I noticed that the 3-piece knife set linked to this knife's page on Amazon is the stamped version.

Avant d'acheter ce couteau, je l'ai essayé chez un ami. J'ai immédiatement aimé ce couteau assez ergonomique, dont le manche est très lisse. En coupant des morceaux de viande, de bavette de boeuf plus précisément, j'ai été très étonné de l'aisance de la lame à trancher de fines tranches en un trait. La lame parfaitement éguisée, tranchait la viande comme si c'était du beurre mou. Après cet essai, je tenais à m'en procurer un. J'ai eu de la difficulté à en trouver en stock sur Amazon et ailleurs. Sur Amazon, ce n'était qu'un couteau de 2e main (dit en parfait état) qui était disponible, mais à un très bon prix! Tant pis, je me suis risqué de l'acheter. Sur réception, j'ai bien ausculté le couteau. Aucune imperfection visible et la lame était bien éguisée. Immédiatement après l'avoir lavé, j'ai coupé viande et tomates sans aucune difficulté : en un trait. D'habitude je coupe mes tomates avec un couteau à pain, mais celui-ci fait parfaitement le travail. Je l'ai acheté il y a plusieurs mois, et l'utilise assez fréquemment (pas comme un chef) et il n'a pas eu besoin d'êre aiguisé. À ce jour, il demeure mon meilleur couteau. Un achat de 2e main très satisfaisant!

Very sharp knive, nice and balanced. However, the spine of the knive is quite sharp. If they grind down the would be a 5 stars knive.