Victorinox Swiss Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife with Straight-Edge Blade and Black Handle

These are a great value. They won't win any beauty contests but they'll outlast prettier knives.The knife is a good weight and balance. Very simplistic comfortable design and is NFS tagged. The steel is very hard and keeps it's sharp edge. I've used this knife for over 10 years now. I just bought this one as a gift.

I own many knives, and I’m not sure why I waited so long before buying this one. Perhaps it was because I already had several expensive knives and felt like I didn’t need another budget knife. Let me tell you, this one is fantastic value.Right out of the box, it came with a great edge, ready to tackle any kitchen task. The ergonomics are impressive, making it comfortable to use for extended periods. Surprisingly, I find myself reaching for this knife more often than some of my pricier ones. There’s a certain ease in using it without the fear of damaging a high-end blade, which makes it perfect for a variety of kitchen chores.• Excellent value for the price• Comes with a sharp edge out of the box• Comfortable ergonomics• Durable and practical for everyday useOverall, this knife has exceeded my expectations. It’s a fantastic addition to my collection and a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable chef’s knife.

After using this knife twice at my daughter's home and swearing that I would steal it from her, I bought one for myself. Couldn't be happier with that decision. After 40 years of using an old butcher knife my Dad passed on to me, and banging my knuckles while trying to chop or slice through vegetables and meats, I have a proper blade that is lightweight but sturdy and sharp, with a lifetime guarantee. A sheath would have been nice (because this doesn't fit the knife block Dad made for me), but you can get a sheath that fits like a glove through another amazon seller.

I'm switching all my knives to Victorinox as they are well made, dishwasher safe, keep sharp and highly rated by professionals.

Always an excellent knife. Love the way it cuts thru everything. Just my favorite. If I only had one knife this would be it!!

Victorinox has shown to be the best multi use knife in this price range, compared to all the European and Japanese brands. If you're not willing to spend more than $150 on a chef's knife, this is the reliable and durable one.

What can be said about this knife that hasn't already? I just wanted to add my voice to the cacophony of approval for this excellent knife.More expensive chef's knives can be had, yes. Higher quality, too. If you really love cooking and you have a bunch of money to spend and you really care about the quality of the steel and the heritage of the design and the exact alloy that went into the blade and the quality of the wood on the full-tang handle, this is probably not the knife for you.If you cook at all, though, and you don't have a bunch of money to spend on a fancy knife, then this is easily your best option. Even if you've never bought a knife outside of a block set before. Even if you don't really like to cook. Especially if you've only bought knives in a set or don't like to cook, even. This knife is so good that you will find yourself wondering why you didn't like chopping before. You will hate cooking away from home because it will mean using a knife that isn't this one. It's that good. I bring it along when I'm going to cook somewhere.Let's talk about the steel. Who cares? If you're buying this knife you probably don't. You don't need to. All you need to know is it comes sharp and it stays that way, and it hones up nicely with a diamond rod. It cleans easily, it doesn't rust, and it's got a nice weight to it. The shape is as it should be. Don't stick it in the dishwasher, although you could probably get away with it a few times. But don't.Let's talk about the handle. It's made of some kind of plastic, but again, who cares? It has a nice texture that keeps it in your hand, the shape is great for prolonged use, and it doesn't leak like some hollow-handled knives do (water can get in and rust your handle from the inside; not here).For this price, for this knife, it's a no-brainer. Buy it. Buy it, buy it, buy it. Even if you have fancier knives, buy it. Even if you don't think you need a knife this big, buy it.

I read Wirecutter's testing of many knives and I was loathe to pay $140 for the top recommended knife, but this was the choice if you wanted a "budget knife." Being old, I have to laugh at the "budget" label, as I recall when a knife like this would have been $20 sixty years ago.I carefully pulled the knife from the box, as it was - according to the New York Times Wirecutter review, extremely sharp.I immediately pulled a potato out of the cabinet, put the knife on top of it, and it cut through it as though it was warmed-to-room-temperature butter. Loved it, but being a strong guy, I was awed by how easily it cut through the potato. I also thought I should never handle this knife carelessly. I cut tomatoes, celery (was making clam chowder soup, anyway). And the height of the blade is enough that when you hold it, your hand does not EVER COME NEAR THE COUNTER UNDERNEATH. I'm used to blades not quite as deep.All I can say is: Try It. You'll like it.