Zwilling Twin Cermax M66 8" Chef's Knife

I am conscientious about use and care - I have a Wusthoff chef's knife I use for more forceful cutting chores, including meat with bones, partially frozen items etc. But for precision slicing, chopping etc., this knife is unsurpassed. Even slicing or chopping onions is a different experience - far less eye irritation, since cell walls are cut, not smashed or ruptured. Far less spray. Skins on peppers cut as easily as the walls, strings on celery are completely severed - it makes preparation chores quick and easy. Excellent edge retention.

Fits the bill on both utility and aesthetics...durable

This is Henckels “poor man’s” version of their Twin Cermax MD67 8” Damascus Chef’s Knife at half the price and close to 100% of the performance, sheer quality and esthetics - a steal of a steel!

I love the appearance of the knife. The blade edge even gets some light patina which looks good and makes it unique. It’s super sharp out of the box.

The only thing I would complain is the balance of weight distribution. The handle is very heavy so it doesn’t feel nimble in pinch grip. I spent some time learning the most comfortable way to grip it so it works well now.