KRAMER by ZWILLING EUROLINE Essential Collection 8" Chef's Knife

I bought one for my son-in-law 2 years ago at Christmas. He liked it so well that this past Christmas my other two son-in-laws each got this chefs night. Everyone loves it and I am in the great mother-in-law category. Everybody wins. If you cook you should have this knife. Fits nice in the hand, good balance, and very, very Sharp!

Great knife that has enough vertical hight on the blade that one's fingers don't hit the cutting board.

I've been working in Professional kitchens for over 30 years, this is an EXCELLENT workhorse of a knife! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality knife in this price range.

Ergos are incredible! I work 50hr week in a kitchen slinging a knife, and this knife is by far the most comfortable.

I bought this as a gift for my husband and he loves the weight, balance and sharpness of the blade. Overall, a really nice knife. However, after about two weeks of periodic use and hand washing, the handle became loose and the blade no longer feels secure. So, I am returning it and re-purchasing with the hope that the loose handle on the original knife is an anomaly.

The Kramer came with, perhaps, unrealistic expectations. Lots of hyperbole about quality, especially fit and finish. The blade is fine, but I find the finish on the handle lacking. Every transition has a discernible step. Handle is bulbous, which I might get used to if not for the rough finish around the bolster and rivets.

LOVE this knife.

After just a handful of uses I've noticed a small wiggle in the handle as I am chopping. It's a small thing but for a $200 knife I would expect better quality control. The knife has always been properly handled, hand washed and immediately dried after use. Rather disappointing as I have MUCH cheaper knives that have lasted years without a problem. I'd return but did not keep the original packaging so I guess I'm stuck with it.