[8 Inch]Chef Knife,FANTECK Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Pro German High Carbon Stainless Steel Meat Sushi Fruit Vegetable Cutting Gyuto Cleaver Best Chef Knife[Gift Box]-Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle

I collect good quality knives but I cannot say that even if they are made of the same mark of steel, they have similar characteristics. Even if for example they are produced e.g. from VG10, their parameters differ greatly. There is no perfect knife as there is no anything perfect in any matter, like life condition, education, profession etc. In any case the judgement based of the personal preference and the evaluation may be made only of comparison of individual characteristic of the product. Who cares what is the name of the steel or number of hardness. I think, some of the main characteristics are balance, longevity, resistance to hard materials, aesthetic look and convenience to handleHow frequently your knife is easily to sharp but becomes dull fast, gets ugly after a few days of work, or inconvenient or even dangerous to handle. In all those ways, the Fantech meets and even exceeds my expectations. First, it look beautiful by itself, due to its shape of blade, red wood of handle and very attractive packaging. Then, although I used it frequently for two weeks the sharpness is not deteriorated. It seems as good as is just unpacked. Connection of the blade with the handle is very stable no matter how hard you press on the handle. By the way, a few times in my experience a new knife which looked nice in the beginning started wobbling in the handle, that is not only dissapointing but may get dangerous. Now, the only "complain" I may have, that the knife is not as sharp from out of the box as can be expected from description. But there is no knife that will keep its sharpenss forever. It is always a matter of time until it requires sharpening. What counts in practice is how easy or fast is to sharp the knife and how long it keeps the edge. I sharped the knife practically the same day when I got it. It was easy and as I said it is very sharp after two weeks of work. To me it is a deciding factor in evaluating the knife. For example, I have a few knives of German steel, and while they are easy to sharpen, they do not keep the edge for more than a week. Or, if we take for example some knives of Japan production made of VG10, like a "professional police" knives. They keep the edge fine but require a long time to appropriately sharp them. Another reason why people complain about a sharpness out of the box is because some are lazy or do not know how to sharpen it appropriately. Let me assure the potential buyer that if you use for example, Lansky Sharpening System, and keep strictly 17 degrees angle between the stone and the blade, the knife under consideration will be perfectly sharp in about 10-15 minutes and will not get any ugly scratches visible by directly above the edge.To summarize my review, let me assure that I am only surprised why such a beautiful knife is sold for such a relatively low price. Practicaly, you can expect such a knife cost twice more.

The Hard workers at Fanteck have done it yet again! I own several Fanteck knives, and they are all of a very consistently premium quality. The key differences of this knife versus other ones in Fanteck’s repertoire, lay in the handle and The Damascus pattern itself. All Fanteck products, I have seen, use VG10 Steel to give it a rockwell hardness test of around 62, harder than some nails! The VG10’s composition also provides a stainless corrosion resistant surface that tolerates Loads of use and abuse. This Damascus pattern is not deep, rather, it is delicate and smooth, while incredibly prominent in the right light. This gives the knife an almost holographic glow, due to its intrinsic patterns. The Packawood handle was also made with the customer in mind. It feels comfortable in the hand and allows safe finger placement on the bolster of the knife while cutting. The style of the wood is quite elegant as well, no fancy colors or nonsense, its traditionally natural pattern can match almost any décor. The handle is also reinforced on the butt with a steel plate and the bolster does not have a bar as many lower priced knives do. This knife instead has a smooth transition from the handle to the blade, providing an effortless cutting experience. This knife comes very sharp and stays sharp for a long time when used with A wooden cutting board. I use a granite cutting board (not advisable unless you sharpen your knives consistently) and all products I have gotten from Fanteck hold up well over time with regular sharpening. If you are looking for a nice chef’s knife for a great value then look no further! Experienced and novice chef’s alike will more than enjoy this knife as a member of their kitchen for years to come.

My wife is the chef in the family, and sometimes I get to help her with the prep work. I'm not as good as she is, so I wanted to get myself a better knife to try and keep up with her. That is when I found this knife. It has a cool laser pattern on it resembling a Damascus style, which gives it a bit of flair when holding it. As for function, you can feel the quality when you first pick it up. The handle fits nicely in my hand and the wood feels extremely comfortable. The entire knife feels balanced as well, which is something you want with your blade. I felt more like a pro while I was cutting and chopping vegetables. In addition to function and form, the initial presentation also is a pleasant surprise. The gift box is a hefty recycled cardboard so your knife won't be damaged in shipping. They also provide you with a knife sharpener, because you will want to keep this beauty in top form! If you are looking for a great knife on a budget, look no further than this knife!