Sabatier Forged Stainless Steel Chef Knife with Edgekeeper Self-Sharpening Blade Cover, High-Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife, Razor-Sharp Knife to Cut Fruit, Vegetables and more, 8-Inch, Black

I have had the 6" knife for over a year and bought the 8" knife because the 6" felt too small in my larger hands. The 8" knife has become my go to for every day use. Sharp and keeps a nice edge with regular maintenance on a honing rod. It's heavier than other chef's knives I've owned but has a healthy bolster and when gripped close to the bolster (see picture) is well balanced and nimble enough for accurate cutting. Handle is solid and smooth with comfortable transitions from the scales to the tang and bolster. The swell is a bit small for me but, as mentioned, I have large hands so this might not be a problem for others. Only downside is the handle is very slick when my hands are wet, so keep that hand towel close. For edge maintenance, don't bother with the built in sharpener. Keep the spine of the knife against the back of the sheath when sheathing and unsheathing the knife and maintain with a honing rod and use a proper cutting board. Finally, these knives are made from carbon steel. They WILL rust if left in contact with water for extended periods of time. I learned this the hard way when I didn't dry the 6" knife completely and found rust spots on the edge the next time I used the knife. Had to remove a good amount of metal to resharpen the blade without the notches in the edge. Are these professional grade knives? No. Are they good knives for a home cook to use, learn with and become proficient at knife maintenance and upkeep without breaking the bank? Absolutely.

I like to wait until I have used an item for a while before I write a review. I purchased this knife 2 years ago and it has met and widely exceeded my expectations. Other reviewers have pointed out the flaws in assembly, but the quality of the components is evident. Smooth wood handle, and steel that not only holds an edge, but feels solid and firm while using. I would definitely buy this knife again, but there's no need, because I am confident that it is the last knife I'll ever buy.

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We visit family, and year after year when we cook for them, the prep takes hours because of how dull they keep their knives. I bought this knife as a stowable chef knife to toss in a corner of their kitchen they’ll never find. It isn’t glamorous: it had a rust spot near the handle, and you can see striations and feel patterning in the metal from where it was worked. That patterning/ridging does come with the advantage that veggies don’t stick. It’s sharp, the blade is thick and heavy, the handle is comfortable, and between the sharpener in the sleeve and a honing rod, I don’t think I’ll be spending hours on cutting anymore. I won’t be doing a fine bruniose on it, but I’m not doing much more than potatoes or a pico at the worst. I wouldn’t make this my main ride. If you want high quality I’d steer to German or Japanese knife brands, but for an on-the-go chefs knife, you could do a lot worse. It’s a big dumb knife that does what most people need. I’d order another one in a pinch.

The sheaf sharpens the blade each time the knife is withdrawn. The handle is comfortable in my hand, and the knife feels well-balanced and controllable.

Great budget knife, love the sharpener inside the cover. Works great for my abundant veggie cutting

This is a really sharp knife. I've been using it daily for weeks and it still cuts through vegetables and meats with ease. When I first got it, as I was taking it out of the shrink-wrap (who invented that crap?) I just brushed My thumb up against the edge, and it cut enough to draw blood; definitely good quality. NOT a professional-level knife, though, but great value for the price. The sheath may hone the blade but does not sharpen it. I predict that after a year or so it will need to be either professionally sharpened or replaced, and for the price it may be cheaper in the long run to replace it.

If you're not a professional chef you don't have to pay $100+ for a simple knife. I've had this knife for months and use it almost daily and have no complaints. I did use a whetstone to sharpen it when I first got it because I like a good, razory edge but it was plenty sharp when it arrived ... so the extra sharpening effort is really a personal choice. I also like the little edge retention sleeve it comes with. It's handy and it works.

I needed a new kitchen knife but wanted one that replaced my old self-sharpening knife. This knife fitted the bill. Easy to hold and use. Very sharp and cuts through vegetables like green peppers and onions with ease. Very satisfied with purchase.

ótimo custo benefício. Faca bonita.

Muy buen peso y ajuste en la mano, muy bien filo, creo un excelente cuchillo para el uso en casa. Excelente relación precio beneficio.

Good medium priced knife for the novice chef!

Couteau de chef équilibré et bien tranchant. Bon poids et bonne prise en main, lame rigide avec juste ce qu'il faut de flexibilité. L'étui affûteur fonctionne bien. J'ai des couteaux qui valent quatre fois plus cher qui prennent la poussière.