8" CHEF KNIFE

I have quite a few of the high-end expensive knives such as Shun, Wustoff, etc, and have found that many of the high-end knives are more expensive because you are paying for a known brand. As I have learned more about kitchen knives, I have found that it is more important to pay attention to the materials the knives are made of, the content of the materials, the manufacturing processes used to produce the knife, and the angle of the blade. Since I am an avid cook, my knives and their quality is important to me. So, I am always on the lookout for new knives that meet my qualifications. This is a knife that meets all of my qualifications and then some. - It has the 10-15 degree blade angle maintained by Asian knives that is much sharper than the blade angle of European and American knives. - It is made of VG-10 steel that results in a harder sharper blade that holds the sharpness much longer than other steels and resists staining and rust. - It is a Damascus steel that increases the hardness and sharpness of the blade. - It is also important to consider the carbon, chromium, and cobalt content of the steel as these add to the hardness and structure of the metal which helps to increase time the blade will hold sharpness, resistance to breakage, resistance to rust, etc. I won't get into the details of these as more info can easily be found on the internet. This knife comes boxed in a very attractive sleeved box that make it perfect for a gift. Since I bought this knife for myself, I won't keep the box, but I do appreciate the supplied protective sleeve. If you keep your knives in a drawer as I do, it's important to protect the blades from damage. In the past for my more expensive knives, I have had to buy protective sleeves separately. So I do appreciate that a sleeve is supplied with this knife. I also like the finger protector that is supplied since I tend to cut myself when I am in a hurry. The finger protector has an adjustable holder for your middle finger on the back so it fits your finger. With this protector, you can do fast consecutive cuts without worrying about cutting your fingers. The weight of the knife feels good in my hand, and the handle is comfortable. In addition to being made very well, I think the handle is very attractive. I have been using this knife almost daily for over a month, and I couldn't be happier with it. It is excellent for slicing even delicate foods such as tomatoes, and is a dream for chopping. As yet, I haven't had to sharpen it and it cuts as well as it did the day I got it. Update 05/20/19: I have had this knife for about 2 1/2 months and use it daily. It has quickly become my go-to chef's knife. As yet, I haven't had to sharpen it, and it's still sharper than some of the knives I have bought more recently. I highly recommend this knife, and am sure it is one you will not be disappointed in. UPDATE 2/21/21: I have been using this knife daily for 2 years, and have had to sharpen it only 3-4 times because I prefer a very sharp knife. I have used it for slicing, chopping, dicing, and mincing, and it has never disappointed me. This has become the knife I use most often other than a couple of specialty knives I have. I would still highly recommend this knife. I hope this review was helpful for you, and I will update this review as to how it holds up over time.

bought this for a friend for his birthday, and he was beyond happy with it and showed our other friends that came to see him for his birthday throughout the night. it’s sharp, slices right through stuff, and has an amazing look and hand feel. would recommend for a quality chef knife at a great price!

I bought this knife for my son who took it upon himself to learn how to make sushi. He wanted a knife that could be dedicated for that purpose. He shopped Amazon and chose a few that looked like they'd work for him. I chose the Damascus because I thought it looked cool. He loves the knife. He says the little finger guard thing is silly and never uses it. The knife itself is solidly made and heavy in hand. It does not come sharp enough to cut sushi straight out of the box. My son spent a good hour honing it up to where he thought it was good enough. He has also spent more time since the first day, refining the edge. The knife is a full tang with nice scales, and good rivets. The appearance is a little different in real life than in the photos. I think they lighted it to show off the features of the metal. In real light, it is all shiny, but you can see the "grain" as you move the blade around. All in all its a very nice knife at this price point and it has held it's edge well.

Beyond being a gorgeous knife, this FANTECK is also extremely sharp, it has a perfect weight and balance and the handle shape and size fit well in my hand. These characteristics have resulted in a confidence of food slicing I’ve never experienced before. This chef knife is beyond high caliber quality. I consider it a work of art. I already have my eye on a couple more FANTECKS I want to get. On a side note, I had one very slight, virtually insignificant issue with the knife. To my amazement, Sandy at FANTECK went light years above the realm of customer service to appreciate and keep me as a customer for life. Trust me when I say FANTECK deeply understands and is committed to an extremely high level of customer satisfaction.

The packaging and knife both appear to be very nice and I think will make a great gift. I have only had this for a week and used once so take it for what it is worth. The knife arrived reasonably sharp and in good condition. The fit and finish are excellent with no noticable flaws. It trimmed the meat with nice smooth cuts. I'll be making stir fry next week and will test it on a variety of veggies and meat, but don't expect any issues. I'll post an update sometime later this year to evaluate the durability and overall satisfaction with the product.

All my life, we've had junk knives. I would just sharpen the old ones and keep on cutting. We've been watching "Forged in Fire" ( a show about knife makers) and loved the knives made using the Damascus steel process. This knife is of excellent quality, both in looks and performance. It will slice through meats like they were butter, and tomato skin yields without any resistance. In short, "This knife will KEAL."

I love this knife! I’ve been wanting a really good cutting knife and this is great! You can actually cut super thin straight slices of tomatoes, meat or just about anything. The knife is very well balanced and the handle and blade look incredible! There are a few things you want to avoid. Don’t cut onto a hard surface or through Bones. Make sure you hand wash it and dry right away to prevent a little surface rust. I’ve never had that problem, but just a few guide lines will make this last a lifetime. It comes in a thin wooden box with a thick plastic sleeve for the blade. I would definitely keep it in this. It would be very easy to cut yourself if this was in a drawer.

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El cuchillo es de buena calidad y cumplió mis espectativas, lo único que no me gusto fue el precio, muy caro, este cuchillo el mismo modelo lo encontré en otra lugar en un 40% más barato. No se si fue por la importación pero si me sorprendí

Me gusto mucho la resistencia de el filo y está muy bonito

Arrived next day. Beautiful packaging, knife itself looks great. Have not used it yet, but appears to be authentic.

Lost its edge in under a month. Doesn’t not resharpen well. Would not buy again