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

I purchased this knife based on reviews. The one that caught my eye was about the weight of it. I was so tired of hand testing store knives and finding them so light. That may not be a priority for everyone but it is for me. The blade was out of the box extremely sharp, the handle fit fine in my hand and the shape/size make it an ideal go-to knife. I have 2 other knives that are not so bad but their sets to expand with were very limited. The Henckels line seems to have everything we need to replace our aged, dull (no longer holding an edge), ancient stock knives.

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.

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.

Not only is this knife wonderfully sharp but the balance is great and it fits great in my hand. I use this knife all the time!

This is the best chef's knife I ever had in my life!

This knife is an exquisite go to blade for every day workhorse performance. It's "beefy" in your hand AND in it's performance. It holds an excellent edge and feels terrific in the hand and in this house, will get a LOT of use.

This is a wonderful multi-purpose knife that I use daily. It slices very well and is good for chopping, too. I cook in 3 kitchens and have one in each kitchen.

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

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

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.