As someone who uses this exact knife five days a week for several hours a day, I’ve got a few things to say about it. I’ve used many knives over the course of my career, and after more than 11 years working with them, I’ve learned which ones perform consistently, and which ones fall short.
This has become my favorite chef’s knives I’ve ever used. It’s my do-everything, do-it-well knife. Whether I’m chopping a full pan of onions, cutting chicken, or breaking down a pile of fruit, it glides through the task. It’s comfortable in the hand, and the shape and length allow for a smooth, efficient stroke that really lets your knife skills shine, making my work faster and easier.
The handle is plastic, but not slick. It has just enough texture to give you a secure grip. Mine has been run through a commercial dishwasher hundreds of times, gets beat up regularly, and is still holding up well. Better in my opinion than wood in that regard, as I have seen wood handles deteriorate with time in such environments. I believe wood works best for cutting boards though, with a Maple Cutting Boardbeing my favorite pick.
Edge retention is another strong point. I rarely need to sharpen it. A quick pass on a honing steel once a day keeps it performing, and I only fully sharpen it about every two weeks.
Bottom line
This isn’t a fancy, exquisite, or overly expensive knife just as much as it is not a cheap, poorly made one. It is built well, simple, and with the purpose of comfortable, reliable use. After years of heavy use, it’s earned a permanent spot in my kit.
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