ZWILLING Pro 8-inch Chef's Knife: is it right for how you cook?

Short answer: consider it if you use a pinch grip and like a rocking cut. Look at a flatter, lighter, or lower-cost knife if you mostly push-cut or chop straight down.

Kitchen Cook has not personally tested this knife. This guide uses ZWILLING's published specifications and attributed independent reviews.

Verified specifications (item 38401-203)

• Blade length 7.87 in; overall 12.99 in; net weight 0.58 lb; blade thickness 0.08 in
• Hardness 55–58 HRC; special-formula high-carbon stainless steel; FRIODUR ice hardened
• SIGMAFORGE single-piece forging; fine V-edge; curved bolster for a pinch grip
• Matte-black handle, exposed full tang, triple riveted; made in Germany

Alternatives

ZWILLING Four Star 8-inch (31071-203) has a pronounced bolster and molded handle. ZWILLING Pro Traditional 8-inch (38411-203) has a flatter profile for push cuts.

Official item 38401-203 specifications

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