Chroma Type 301 Designed By F.A. Porsche 10 Inch Chef Knife P01

by Chroma

Product Features

• Chroma Type 301 10-inch chef?s knife for all-purpose chopping and slicing
• Hand-sharpened Japanese 301 steel blade stays incredibly sharp
• Unique flat-topped 18/10 stainless-steel handle offers excellent leverage
• Handle and blade seamlessly joined and demarcated by metal ?pearl?
• Wash and dry only by hand; sharpen only with a Chroma whetstone; lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 3 x 2 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CNWJ0
• Item model number: P01
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,798 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Cutting with a Chroma Type 301 knife is like driving a Porsche, and for good reason. Designed by Ferdinand A. Porsche (the designer of the Porsche 911) with input from renowned Austrian chef Jörg Wörther, Chroma Type 301 cutlery excels in both performance and looks. Sleek and sexy, each knife looks like one seamless piece, but the blade and handle are actually different types of steel. The blade is crafted of superfine Japanese 301 steel and hand-sharpened into an acutely sharp angle for precision cutting. The handle is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel, triangular in profile and flat-topped for leverage, a totally unique and ergonomic design. Announcing the transition spot between handle and blade is a metal "pearl" that lets the fingers know their position, in place of a bolster. The comfort and control, not to mention the spectacular visual appeal, of a Chroma Type 301 knife have made ardent converts of many chefs worldwide.

This Chroma 10-inch chef's knife is the all-purpose workhorse for chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing. At first, the handle may seem small in comparison to the large blade. However, the knife feels exceptionally well-balanced and stays comfortable during long bouts of food preparation. After use, Chroma Type 301 knives should be immediately washed and dried by hand, and placed in a storage block for safekeeping. To sharpen, use only a Chroma original 301 whetstone, never a sharpening steel which can damage the fine blades. Chroma Type 301 knives make exceptional gifts and are covered by a lifetime warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

10 inch Chef Knife designed by F.A. Porsche.Ergonomic handle seemless perfection transition from blade to handle. Special grinding method knife stys sharp longer and is easily re-sharpened. Used by many top contenders Bocuse d' Or 2005 and 2007 in Lyon France.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent knife, October 2, 2005

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Dawn Ly (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chroma Type 301 Designed By F.A. Porsche 10 Inch Chef Knife P01 (Kitchen)

I decided to purchase this knife after using it in a cooking class. I cook frequently, but never splurged on high quality knives. This knife is amazing! It's much lighter than many of the German brands like Wusthof and Henkels, but still cuts through food effortlessly. It also has an ergonomically correct handle, so it feels great in your hand. Oh, and not to mention, it's beautifully designed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't listen to the negative reviews on other websites about this knife, January 7, 2008

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Michael G. Landas "chef in training" (Hoboken, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chroma Type 301 Designed By F.A. Porsche 10 Inch Chef Knife P01 (Kitchen)

Lighter than a Wusthof or Henckels German style chef's knife, this is a joy to hold. It may look funny to some, but its function cannot be denied. It's not as light as my Shun, and not as sharp right out of the box, but it doesn't feel as delicate either- I'm not afraid to hack away at bones or other tough material.

A little work on the whetstone and I easily got it as sharp as my Shuns. Similar to the Shuns, it holds its edge very well (as long as you hone it frequently).

I don't know what people are talking about when they say the knife slips when gripped with wet hands. I've used it with wet hands, and as long as I grip it properly (around the "pearl") I'm fine. Besides, if you're that worried about it, wipe your hand already!

All in all, a good value.

5.0 out of 5 stars How to make a daughter happy, January 10, 2011

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Randy Rodriguez (Cocoa, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chroma Type 301 Designed By F.A. Porsche 10 Inch Chef Knife P01 (Kitchen)

I bought this knife as a Christmas present for my daughter. We had attended a knife course at a local chain in Chicago and had the chance to use several high quality kitchen knives. This particular knife (and the whole set) is outstanding for women who don't have large wrists and forearms for cutting all day. It's lightweight, well balanced and has no hiding place for food residue. The blade is razor thin and razor sharp. It should be cleaned immediately after use and returned to safe storage. It would be easy to get a severe cut just from a glancing touch of the blade. It is also easy to thin-slice 10 pounds of potatoes and 2 pounds of sweet potatoes in record time and without breaking a sweat. I'm a long-time Santoku fan but I'm happy to play with the Chromas anytime. If I wasn't old already, these would be my lifetime knives, even though I think they're ugly. Ah, well...