Review on 🔪 KONOLL 7-inch Santoku Thunder-K Series: Handmade Professional Chef's Knife, German High Carbon Steel by Erica Johnson

An overview from the point of view of a layman and one who has a kitchen just because it came to my house! Sorry to be wordy, but I hope this can help those who are relevant. Having extra time like everyone else during the Covid pandemic... I did an internal introspection of (huh?!) TBH without being able to eat out - I asked why I don't enjoy cooking that much? I have come to 2 conclusions. Nobody likes to cook for picky eaters! The whole job was met with complaints - with a family of 6 it's hard to hit the same taste bud! (Also at least 1 time per week. Anyone vegan? Vegetarian. Or what's in fashion right now?!) BUT, I've also found that a lot of the animosity has arisen from the lack of solid cooking utensils for cooking + cooking c- and stuff my search began. EVERYONE MUST GO TO THE KNIFE - THIS IS YOUR SIGNATURE TOOL! This is a solid knife - it does what it says on the tin and can withstand more serious cutting demands. The knife lies solidly in the hand (see photo). I still have extra room on the handle and still have a solid grip. Which tells me that this knife is made with multiple fittings, both large and small (male/female) handle. I believe that a knife should have some substance to provide back pressure for heavy slicing/chopping and it certainly does. But it's not too heavy in the hand - it has a "katana balance" feel to it. The weight is well distributed after grinding all items to extinguish. (about 1 hour of prep!) The hand didn't get tired at all. Sharpness: Ensures a strong, clean cut - with counter pressure. It's not a razor-sharp fear of all that is sacred that a little movement will cause you to lose a limb. Don't get me wrong - this blade definitely deserves respect. as it can definitely cause damage! But it's the excessive pressure that gives this knife its ninja "thunder" power! (Hence the name.) Detail: This is a good size for both large and small cutting jobs. Sure, it's not a paring knife, but it's surprisingly good for small cuts. I've used this for slicing meat, which I rarely do. It trimmed the edges of a 1 inch raw steak nicely. This knife picked up 8 stacks of corn tortillas at once and made clean slices with no ripping/ripping work. Tried to cut a tomato. And found I had to start cutting with extra effort. but from then on the knife did the job with a clean cut. Trouble is, without the serrated edge this one doesn't have enough grip to take a tomato, again not many utility knives! As for the bread (Yes! I took this knife for a test drive.) Same - it needed help to get started + half shredded French bread in the process. but as with tomatoes, a serrated knife works best. Craftsmanship: This is a one-of-a-kind knife with the same artistic brilliance and functionality! looks great on a magnetic board. The handle is made of smooth wood with a metal design and is easy to clean. **KK, even I know that all knives need to be hand washed to keep them sharp and not erode! That prolongs life. This will arrive in an elegant box - Gift ready with sheath - see photos (I use this to cover mine in the drawer). It will be a reliable wedding and 100% shower gift! I've been reaching for it more often lately than all my other knives combined. I think it's because of his versatile skills?! It's listed at $30 and appears to be around that price point. I hope this gave a glimpse into real life - please let me know!