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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef's Knife

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I have cooked for over ten years professionally. My 10" Henckel Chef's Knife has been my best friend. I have literally used this knife so much that I have a callus all the way across my right hand from standing over a cutting board for 10 plus hours a day. I admit there are other blades that are comparable such as those by Wusthof, but this brand has never failed me. I have 7 other Four Stars and they are all quality through and through. Razor sharp is not an exageration either, after running these blades over a oil stone you can literally shave with them. Touch up the edge on a steel before starting each job through the day and the edge is good for weeks, depending upon usage. Like other reviews I have read, I agree, DO NOT PUT THESE BLADES IN THE DISHWASHER. The finish on the handles starts pealing off if the are put into the dishwasher. Besides they are stainless steel and need only be wiped off with bleach-water and thoroughly scrubbed down at the end of the day or after a really messy job like cutting desserts. With care this blade should last any professional at least 5 years in a high volume shop. One last point I would convey. Take care to not allow this type of hard steel blade to fall or get dropped on a hard surface floor such as the usual kitchen tiles used in most restaurants. Any large blade made from hardened steel is inherently brittle. I have actually seen a 10" Henckel, not mine thank God, break into three pieces when it fell off a counter in one of the restaurants I have worked in.

For years I had been aware of J.A. Henckles as a quality cutlery maker, but until I used one I had no idea what I had been missing. Frankly, the price precluded me from seriously considering buying one and I got my first one on a fluke. It turned up in a California thrift store that sold used and new items. The 10-inch chef's knife was new, had a tiny nick on the cutting edge, and was marked $1.29 along with lesser knives. Realizing what it was I grabbed it instantly and as I was checking out the manager noticed it was nicked and charged me only 29 cents. Talk about good fortune! In ten minutes the nick was gone and the knife was ready to go. The incredible knife quickly proved its real worth. It never rusted and unlike other stainless steel knives the Henckels held a razor sharp edge longer than the best carbon steel. It made food preperation a joy with its always-sharp rust-free blade and hand fitting handle. It was indispensible in the kitchen. I say "was" because after five years of hard and excellent service my culinary pride and joy disappeared along with a repairman that had unsupervised access to my kitchen. I have became so used to the many fine features of this knife that I will now have no choice but pay the full going price for a new replacement. But now I know what I am getting. I have used knives with Sheffield stainless steel and high carbon steel, but the Henckels is in a class all by itself. There is no other like it. It is without question the best chef's knife that the current state-of-the-art can produce anywhere in the world.

About 5 years ago I got into cooking stir fry a little bit and found that cutting carrots, onions and many other vegitables was quite a chore with the cheap selection of knives that my kitchen was stocked with. I had to get sometimes near paper thin slices of various ingredients and there was no way even the best knife sold by Target could stack up to the task. I went to a real cookware store and purchased this knife and the 14" sword like knife for starters.

The first slice through an onion I knew where the extra money goes, some of it is for the name, but the rest is all quality. These knives will amaze you with how well they feel with their perfect balance and with a little work, you can get the blade sharp enough to shave with. When I held the 14" knife balanced on a tomato and just pulled, the weight of the knife sliced through it with a clean stroke. The 10" chefs knife I picked up as my 3rd addition and find it excellent for slicing, for dicing I prefer the heavier knife though.

Cut all the coke cans you want with your Ginsu, but leave the real jobs to a real knife.

This 10" chef's knife would impress Crocodile Dundee. It features fine balance and a comfortable handle (like all 4-Star knives) and an incredibly sharp edge. Just be sure to wash and dry by hand.

Simply put, this knife if well worth the cost. If you are a professional, a student, or someone who just loves to cook, you will find this knife a valuable addition to the kitchen. Just one thing, the description states that this knife is dishwasher safe. If you are going to purchase a knife this good, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't chuck it in the dishwasher. It deserves to be hand washed and dried.

After showing serious interest in pursuing a career in the Culinary/Hotel field, my dad bought me my first 10" Henckel knife as part of a set in 1987. I dropped out after 2 months but I still had my knives. And I promised my Dad I would make good use of them considering how much he had paid for them.
I have been a loyal fan ever since. Just last week the handle gave out on me and I have returned to purchase a new one.
I got A LOT of use out of it and I was impressed with how long it lasted considering the abuse I put it through. NINETEEN years of service was worth every penny.

I bought this knife recently to go along with the 8 inch version which I purchased 18 years ago and have been happily and extensively using since.

When the new 10" version arrived I was disappointed to see that it felt flimsy for its size, weighing approximately the same as the 8" (233 vs. 229 grams). The spine on the old knife is nearly twice as thick near the handle, making it feel quite solid for tasks like smashing garlic. When doing this with the new 10" knife, the blade gives a bit, feeling almost as if it might break. I find myself not using this new knife.

I just completed my Henckel set with this knife and wish I had not waited so long. The blade is awesome. I highly recommend this knife to anyone needing something of size.

This is one fine knife.Prior to this my favorite knife was a Gerber Balance plus 10 inch chefs knife I bought over 20 years ago. This is a much better knife. The balance and grip feel is much more natural.

Great Product - well worth the cost.