Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Signature Chinese Chef Knife, Santoku Knife 7 Inch,Stainless Steel, Black

Gave this as a gift. Recipient loves it. High quality steel and ergonomic handle. Excellent balance. Very sharp. Handle reduces at the thumb and first finger pinch-point, to allow thumb and index finger to sit more comfortably, and allow a side-to-side type cut. (Vs. front-to-back.) Has good clearance for the hand/knuckles as a good chef’s knife should. (A Man’s hand : large/x-large.) Goes through meat, vegetables, you name it, VERY smoothly. A joy to use and a very good price. Most used knife in my friend’s Zwilling collection now. Also: 7" is the BLADE length. Add about 9.6" more for the OVERALL length.

This is my second one of these after my kid destroyed the handle after 15+ years. Comes very sharp, fits my hand and can handle dang near any job.

It’s a good knife that meet all you need!

Already have a matching set of these knives. They are well balanced and remain sharp through a lot of cooking. This was a perfect addition. Wanted this for cutting vegetables and it doesn’t disappoint.

Best kitchen knives I have ever had. They are very very sharp and this one is great for cutting vegetables.

The blade is slightly bent. You can't even really notice it until you start sharpening.

I've been happy plodding along with what I thought was a good 7 inch chef's knife for over 35 years. It was certainly the best knife we owned, was reasonably sharp (and required no more than the usual efforts to keep it that way) . Unfortunately, I think it was happy ignorance more than anything else that kept me coming back to it again and again. Now, after just ONE dinner prep with this new 7" Henckel/Zwilling Santoku knife, I doubt I'll use my old favorite more than rarely, if at all! This is a fine, well-engineered tool! The weight, balance, edge and handle with that little finger back-stop thingy on the rear bottom (typical of higher quality blades for professional use)

I rated it 3 stars because it isn't light weight, and neither would I want it to be. This knife is simply amazing. It fits in my hand perfectly, I love the curve of the blade, and I truly think it will become one of my most favorite knives. I have been excited to get this one and it was a great price. Buy it! YOU will not regret it.