R.H. Forschner by Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

can't beat the quality for the price. a perfect everyday knife you don't have to baby.

I recently received this chef's knife and I find it very sharp and well made. It is noticably sharper than my older Wustoff knives and the blade is nice and wide for scooping items off the cutting board. It was sharp enough to effortlessly cut paper thin slices from some stringy leftover steak tips that I pulled out of the fridge for fajitas. The grip is rather large which may not be great for those with small hands but it is a rubbery non-slip surface that would make it great for commercial applications. I may get the 10" version as well. This knife combined with a good paring knife and a serrated bread knife would be all you need to start out with. I have a small MAC knife and this knife is just as sharp. This inexpensive item would make a great gift to anyone who cooks for themselves and their family. The blade is stamped I believe but it is not flimsy at all and has a nice heft to it. I do not believe that you could find a significantly sharper blade for 10 times the price.

This knife is fabulous. Sturdy and durable construction and it cuts like a hot knife through cold butter. The price for such a great knife cannot be beat.

I have a lot of expensive knives but I find myself reaching for the Forschner knife almost all of the time. Light but sturdy and very sharp.

We bought the knife based on the recommendation from America's Test Kitchen. It is sharp, properly weighted, and costs a fraction of its competitors. I love it.