ZWILLING Professional S 8-inch Razor-Sharp German Chef's Knife, Made in Company-Owned German Factory with Special Formula Steel perfected for almost 300 Years, Dishwasher Safe

The current price point is fantastic. I have a Cutco (yeah, I know) chef's knife and it's over 25 years old. I keep it sharp and it holds and edge. That said, the Zwillings will now be my daily driver. The steel is better, the edge is sharper, the handle is more comfortable, and while I know this is controversial, I love the bolster. Chopped up a ton of garlic and onions for a loaf of bread with ease. Broke down a chicken, no problem including the spatchcock. At around $75, this is a huge bargain for an amazing knife.

Razor sharp and nicely balanced handle. Zwilling is a high quality German knife that is well worth the price point. If you only have one knife in your kitchen, make it this one.

These are the best knives for cooking and the perfect size for almost any need. Super sharp! Highly recommend them. Always make sure the twin little guys are stamped in the blade - these are authentic and made in Germany.

I got this to go with my set because the 8" chef's knife feels bigger than I want much of the time. This is a very nice knife. Well made, solid. Holds an edge well. However, it is only a little smaller than the 8" version. I might have liked a 5" one better yet.

Many years ago, I was part owner of a chain of coffee shops. Although the menu was typical coffee shop fare, I had to be in a position to step in if we lost a cook, or if they got backed up in the kitchen and needed help.That was more than forty years ago, but the skills I developed--especially knife skills--have stayed with me, even though I cook only for my family these days.You just can't overstate the pleasure of working with really good tools--a properly shaped 8" saute pan for eggs, a large saute pan, and a really good chef's knife. Even in that mundane coffee shop cook line, the best cooks who worked for me always brought their own knives--and woe betide the person who dared to touch another cook's knives without permission. That extended to me as well, even though I owned the place.I decided recently that it would be nice to replace my venerable, oft-sharpened chef's knife. It was still serviceable, but I thought it might be nice to treat myself to the best knife I could find (within reason). I decided on the Zwilling Pro "S."What a pleasure this knife is to use. It's not just that it's very sharp--any new knife should be sharp. It is the perfect balance of this knife, the way it fits your hand.A chef's knife should be held primarily between thumb and forefinger, just forward of the bolster. The handle nestles in the user's palm for support, but the thumb and forefinger guide the blade precisely.My wife teases me about using such a large knife for slicing and chopping small items like garlic or tomatoes. I respond by showing her how I can slice a cherry tomato into ten paper-thin slices. Then I offer her the knife and suggest that she try the same thing. That gets me an eye roll.Even though the price may seem steep for such a basic component of batterie de cuisine, I consider it a bargain. It will surely outlast me, and I plan to include it in my will along with other prized items.Anyone who is remotely serious about the art of cooking should consider a knife of this quality. You'll never regret it.

I am having a blast using my new knives to prepare meals. This was a fantastic deal (as in less than $100), and I finally own a small but very useful "set" of Henckels knives. My dad has been a long-time fan of the brand for decades, and I feel proud to continue in his footsteps.I was hesitant on if I should order the 6" or the 8" chef's knife, but when I saw this promotion for both knives at quite an amazing price, my decision was made on the 8" that is included in this package. I am very glad that I did! The 8" is large but it is a necessity for most kitchens because it can be used for slicing large pieces of meat, to vegetables, fruits, fresh herbs, as well as the versatility of being used for small jobs as well. The paring knife is terrific for what it obviously is for, but I use it sometimes to chop smaller things like green onions, cherry tomatoes, and other such vegetables. These knives are wonderfully sharp and allow you to prepare meals effortlessly. I'm a small-framed woman and I have absolutely no issues with the chef's knife; it feels very comfortable and natural.If you love to cook, I would definitely look into investing in at least one, quality knife. It's worth it. The deal for these two is nearly two for the price of one, so if you can snag it at a good time, go for it!

I set out to get a set of premium kitchen knives. After research, I determined that a Germans set of Henkel Professional S was a good option for me. When the knives arrived, they cut cleaner and better than any knife I’ve ever owned. But, I was disappointed to see mild edge damage to the paring knife with only about 6 weeks of use, leading to a very dull blade. The only use for these blades was kitchen; vegetables and such fir Neal prep. No bones or anything harsh. I was more than disappointed in this, I expected these knives to last a long time before requiring sharpening.Overall, I don’t think I’d recommend if you want a hard knife that will keep a sharp edge for a long time.

When I got this knife I was excited, it had a nice heavy feel to it, the Grip is what I'm use to and the size is perfect. It looks great in my knife block and I only hand wash. The only problem is the quality of the knife, I have never seen a knife so sharp. When I first used it I was cutting a tomato and I accidentally touched my right hand with the blade, and soon I was bleeding, then I accidentally tapped my thumb with the point of the knife, well guess what, I started bleeding. All my prior knives I've had before when I did that would never do that. So, my advice is be very careful when using this knife.