SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inches High Carbon German Stainless Steel Knife with Black Handle

Lovely steel, beautiful durable edge, ideal shape blade and handle, very agreeable balance, impeccable manufacture. I love it! It even makes preparing okra fun...Delight your guests with perfectly trimmed beef in your stews and curries. I call this a "put knife": I don't have to work it, it seems I just have to put it where I want it to cut and Bingo! I even got my daughter to take her forefinger off the back of the blade.

After years of using a second hand knife this was a revelation. However I had to change my technique as I couldn't take the same liberties as I could with a duller blade. Anyway, this knife looks great, it's got a nice weight to it, comfortable grip. I've been using it daily for a few months and the quality on the finish hasn't deteriorated through use or cleaning. Needless to say, it is very, very sharp.

The knife seemed nice enough, but after only two uses and very careful storage the wooden handle is chipping from where one of the bolts is lodged, and it is hazardous to hold. Very disappointed this was noticed just outside the return window. Have never had this problem with a kitchen knife or other tool/utensil, handles should be properly sturdy and reliable. Would not recommend this knife or, likely, this brand.

Knife excellent weight and grip. Like other reviews have said very sharp. Nice presentation box. I went looking for a smaller knife but out of stock. A pity. Better thank the previous brand I had WMF. Will buy more.

Brilliant,nice and sharp and a good weight too it,definitely recommend.

Unbelievably great knife for the price. Got it for my son to start his kitchen knife collection. Actually had knife envy.

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Disappointed as description said elite range but product sent was not so returned as my son had the elite one and that’s what we wanted