Four Star 8-inch Razor-Sharp German Chef's Knife, Made in Company-Owned German Factory with Special Formula Steel perfected for almost 300 Years, Dishwasher Safe

This 8" chef's knife is a budget version of their top tier offerings. The savings are in the handle which is a non-riveted molded synthetic material. It is comfortable and great for medium to small hands. Zwilling did not skimp on the metal, it is a high-quality German steel. This is a quality knife! Right out of the box, I used it to prepare the vegetables for an American goulash. It slices with ease. It is razor sharp out of the box. This is a light knife while not feeing flimsy in any way. In fact, it feels solid. If you are looking for a low-cost professional quality chef knife, this will do the job. It is a renaissance for chef's tools these days. There are many good knives in this price range. I believe that this one is in that top tier.

I really like the edge, balance and comfort of handle. It slices through potatoes quite easily and everything else I have sliced with it. I purchased it because I had never owned a Henckels knife before and wanted to try this one because of the comfortable looking handle. I was not disappointed. Nice knife and I would recommend if the price doesn't get too high.

I have had a set of eight Heckles Four Star knives for over 35 years. My original set did not have a smaller chef’s knife, so I bought a Henkels sankotu to fill the gap years ago. Unfortunately, the sankotu just never seemed right. So, I finally broke down and bought this knife. I should have bought it years ago. This knife is masterful. I love the weight and balance. It holds an edge very well, and it does everything I need it to do. It’s the perfect addition to my professional kitchen tool set.

This knife is super sharp and definitely the best chef's knife I have purchased in this price range. For me is just the right weight. It is well worth the money.

Worth the price. I cook every day and it always stays sharp. Made in Germany It is the one you want to have if you want to invest a little more for something really good.

This is a very good knife. Comfortable to hold and well balanced. Sharp. Handy for all kinds of chopping.

The knife is sturdy, sharp, well balanced and comfortable to use. It performs as expected and seems to be of good quality.

I bought this knife to replace a Wusthof Chef's knife (around $130) which I left behind in a church kitchen. I subsequently retrieved my Wusthof, but now--with the two side by side in my drawer-- I find that the Henkel is my go-to knife! What I like best is the lightweight handle, combined with a balance which is a joy to use. I have small hands and for me it is ideal! It fits right in my hand and feels perfect while chopping. The handle is not as pretty as the Wusthof ones--black with silver rivets looks better to me--but functionally, I prefer this one. It's also sharper than I remember the Wusthof ever being, even when new. It's razor sharp, to the point where I cut myself while cleaning by carelessly grazing my finger on the blade...I just didn't expect it to be that sharp. On the price, I bought a month ago and paid $71. The price is now up to $100, and lists the standard price as $125. This knife is definitely worth $125 but if you are budget conscious it may pay to wait a while as it seems the prices fluctuate quite a bit.