HENCKELSForged Premio Razor-Sharp 8-Inch Chef Knife, Black, German Engineered Informed by 100+ Years of Mastery

You can certainly spend a small fortune for more expensive knives, but this knife is of great quality, looks beautiful, and sits comfortably in your hand. It is an AMAZING value for your money (I paid $39.95 in July 2021).As you can see from the packaging in my photos, " All HENCKELS merchandise is fully guaranteed against defects in material and/or craftsmanship." Make sure you go to their website to activate your lifetime warranty and you're all set. This is great peace-of-mind.Like many of their products, I guess you COULD put these in the dishwasher, but I would not recommend it - handwashing preserves & prolongs the quality of the blade and the integrity of the handle.The knife measures 13 inches long end-to-end, with the blade of 8 inches (as advertised) and a 5-inch handle. The end of the handle has the Henckels, single-person stick figure logo as part of the single piece of metal from end-to-end.My favorite part is the weight of the blade, which does all the work for you and reduces hand/grip fatigue with long cutting tasks, and also the curved shape of the handle (see pics). It is very comfortable to hold for a period of time whether holding it "properly" like a chef (holding the blade & handle, or just holding the handle.Store this guy in a decent container (a counter block or a drawer block) and it will treat you well for a long time. This was a great purchase at a great price!

I ordered this for a friend of mine who is need of some good kitchen knives, and I based my decision partly upon the mostly favorable reviews here on Amazon. I received it the other day, and though the packaging is rather basic, the product itself is very solid. The build, fit, finish and weight balance are all quite good, and the blade edge is very sharp out of the package. It passed the "Tomato Test" at a 20 degree angle (i.e. it was able to slice into the skin of an unpeeled tomato at an angle of about 20 degrees, which is one test of a sharp knife), as a brand new knife should. Also note that this is a forged knife, not stamped, meaning that it is hammered out of a single piece of steel, resulting in a very strong, rigid blade. As far as construction, the Premio is full tang, featuring an attractive end cap with the Henckels logo, and 3 rivets along the black handle.Buyers should be aware that this knife is made by Henckels International, which means it is made in China, which helps to keep the cost in the $30 range, compared to the German-made Henckels 8" chef's knives which run several times the price. The weight and feel of the knives feel pretty much the same to me though (I have a comparable Wusthof 8" German-made chef knife). I'm guessing that the major difference will be in the durability of the edge retention. This knife might need to be resharpened more often than its German Henckels counterparts, but I could be wrong. For regular home chefs using this knife under normal kitchen conditions, it should hold up pretty well. Just follow regular knife maintenance directions, such as keeping it dry, always hand-washing with a soft sponge or cloth (never in the dishwasher), and storing it either in a knife block, or on a magnetic knife bar.I definitely recommend this chef knife, and I'm very sure my friend will be happy with it, as opposed to the "butter knives" that she has now :-)

A really great knife. Henckels quality, good balance, cuts excellent and stays sharp.

I purchased this knife to replace my original 15-year old Henckels chef's knife (made in Germany) which was part of a set. The big problems I had with my old knife were: a) it would just not hold an edge, and b) my knuckles would bump the cutting board while using. This especially prevented me from holding the knife properly, requiring me to point my index finger along the top of the blade to make more room for my big hands.For my large hands, this knife is perfect. It gives me another 1/3" more clearance for my knuckles, promotes proper grip and makes cutting a breeze.So far, the edge is razor sharp, and I regularly hone and sharpen as necessary so I'm hopeful this knife will keep performing .The fit and finish are extremely good. It's a solid, medium weight knife that has inspired new confidence in my culinary skills.I would have gladly paid WAY more for something this good. Just buy it.