Twin Four Star Chef's Knife (8-in.) by Zwilling J.A. Henckels

This is the second of the same knife I've bought-I melted a spot on the handle of the first on my stove and wanted a new one-Cooking.com was having a great sale. We have Shun and Global chef knives as well-we love to cook-and the Henckels is excellent-we reach for it nearly as often as the other two. I highly recomend getting this as your first good knife if you're starting your kitchen and are on a budget. Good knives are the most important tool in the kitchen.

I have lots of knives, and this one will be my go-to knife for a long time. This blade is large enough to chop and dice, and small enough and sharp enough to make fine cuts (think silverskin on pork loin). Great hand feel, too. I got it during a sale, which helps, but the quality of Henckels makes them worth the price.

The knife I use most often, from slicing meat to chopping nuts or cutting vegitables.

Balance and cutting versatility are both for pro and home user...Love the knife

A must have knife in the kitchen, I use it for a variety of tasks. The handle is really comfortable in my hand and the blade is nice and sharp. I've had Henckels knives in the past and they always deliver a quality product.