Review on 🔪 DALSTRONG 8" Chef Knife - Gladiator Series - Razor Sharp - Forged ThyssenKrupp High Carbon German Steel - Full Tang - Glacial White ABS Handle - with Protective Sheath - NSF Certified by Jessica Hutchinson

I don't work in a professional kitchen, I just like to cook at home. Until I got this knife, I didn't realize how terrible the cheap knives I could buy at the store I used to be were. They felt balanced for the most part, but were a little out of tune and were struggling to keep the lead. So far (1 week) Dalstrong has proven superior in every way. I'm a big guy and this knife feels big in my hand. This in no way means that it is bulky. The handle has a wonderful weight and the balance is perfect. The compression right on the reel feels just right - the extra weight of the grip seems to be gone. As if the knife were just an extension of my hand. I have only used the knife a few times but the blade is still sharp. With my previous "favourite knife" it still had difficulties cutting even after going through the sharpening steel. The packaging is great and this knife really feels like something special. It comes with a use and care guide, a polishing cloth and a cute Dalstrong logo keychain. I have only seen a few products with such elaborate packaging. I am pleased to meet you. I was reading Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Secrets" and got the idea of getting myself a Global 8 chef's knife. I'm sure some will say it's an excellent tool, but I couldn't. I can't justify the cost on a knife Of course, if I worked in a professional kitchen it would make more sense.At first it was hard to justify spending what I did, but I thought I'd spoil myself (spoil!) and I'm glad I did.