Review on 🔪 Rada Cutlery 8.5 Inch French Chef Knife - Stainless Steel Blade with Aluminum Handle - Silver - Made in the USA by Terry Murphy

I own almost all Rada knives, in addition to a few "expensive" knives. While Rada knives definitely offer a great price, they cannot be compared to high quality forged knives. The main problem is the thickness of the blade. Even when sharp, they are too flexible for many uses. While a flexible boning/filleting knife is good, a chef's knife or other utility/slicing/slicing knife must be rigid for functionality and safety. Try cracking zucchini with Rada's heaviest knives and you'll see what a challenge it is. I don't care about the feel of the aluminum handles either. you are rough They may be ok if you're cooking with greasy hands as they don't slip off easily. It's okay, but they don't seem like a quality tool. Also due to the light/short handle and the thin blade, the balance of most knives leaves a lot to be desired. However, for the price of a "good" forged knife, you can buy a Rada knife set that will handle most kitchen tasks. Tasks. I would happily pay double for these knives if they made the blade twice as thick. Oh yes, and the knife sharpener "Rada" is not a real sharpener. It replaces edge dressing steel, but does not give the knife a new edge like a whetstone.