ZWILLINGFour Star 5-inch Serrated Utility Knife, Black

I own several of the Zwilling kitchen knifes, and they have served me well for many years. This is the type of knife that can last a lifetime with proper care. I really like the tapered blade where the blad is wider near the tang (handle). It makes chopping so much easier. This comes from the factory surgically sharp, which actually makes it safer to use. The overall balance and feel is very comfortable for extended use Do not put in the dishwasher, this is the sort of tool that should be hand washed. This knife is expensive, but with proper care, you will never have to replace it. I highly recommend.

Knife cuts great which is certainly important, however, the handle itself is a little small. I have large hands, but even my wife agrees that they are a little small. We have a Wustoff Silver point version of the same knife, which appears to only be made in a more expensive version now, an we seem to prefer that one. Still, not a horrible knife.

I have used the regular Zwilling 8" knife for many years and loved it. However, lately I found a need for the same shape knife but shorter and this 6" knife is PERFECT! Well balanced, beautiful knife does all the jobs the 8” did and more. Great precision cutting for smaller jobs and enough heft for larger ones. I recommend it for anyone that enjoys cooking and even for the more professional cooks.

I have been using the Pro S line for over 10 years, and I have been very happy with my slowly growing collection. I am an amateur chef, professional custom metal fabricator, and I have been a "knife guy" since before I could spell the work knife. This review is primarily of the 6" chef knife, though it will indirectly review the 10" chef and 6" utility as well, which I have owned for quite a while. Before we get into the meat of things, I would like to remind whoever might be reading that they will definitely want to handle a knife IN PERSON before buying one. A knife is a very personal thing, and buying a knife online is like buying a shirt online. The picture may look nice, but it may not fit worth a dang. The 10" is, at least for my hand and cooking style, just about perfect. It's a bit large for those recipes that only require knifework for a small onion and a garlic clove or two, but otherwise it sees a lot of use. The 6" utility that I have owned and loved for many years just didn't have enough knuckle clearance and garlic smashing surface area, so I figured I'd get the 6" chef and it would fill the gap. I usually use the santoku, but I really do prefer the full bolster. I think Henckels uses the same handle for ALL sizes of the Pro S chef knives, because the 6" chef is a chunky little bugger. The handle is much larger and heavier than on the utility. Also, the blade is only about 1/4" wider than the utility. It would be nice for it to be a bit wider, but it is enough to provide knuckle clearance and enough space for a good pinch grip. It came with a surprisingly nice factory edge (the 10" was way too obtuse and required a session with a large bench stone). The 6" chef thickness is probably 0.030" more than the utility (I didn't put a mic on it, it's just an educated estimate) which may come in handy with the extra oomph I can apply with the chunky handle. Were I to design the 6" chef, it would have a slightly wider blade and the handle of the 6" utility. Otherwise, I am quite happy with it. I will be buying more Pro S knives in the future. For anyone interested in the Pro S, here are a few reminders. Have a cheap set of leather gloves and a package of steel wool handy. These things come with sharp edges where there shouldn't be. Fixing that very slight issue takes neither much effort nor much time. These knives are not something you have around to brag about (like some people do with kitchen knives). Metallurgically, they are nothing special. They are very traditional and common in design. Let them occupy a quiet corner of your kitchen counter, and save your showing off for the cooking you do with them.

Nice weight, not as heavy as a wood or pricier handle, of course -- but still better than most plastic models. Quite sharp!! Great serrated blade, the teeth are: lots and lots of wee little teeth -- making precision cuts a breeze.

wanted a little shorter knife mixed up order a little

I've had a set of 1 Henckel knives since 2007.They are well-cared for and have never been in the dishwasher.To my shock and dismay, the 5" lost half of the middle rivet in the handle. The blade remains sharp however, it is borderline unsanitary so I ponied up for this German Henckel knife which is a slightly improved design and sharper for sure!

Excellent quality, as expected from Zwilling.

Just a great little knife for the Kitchen. It is sharp with a serrated blade and a handle that fits nicely in your hand. You won't be sorry with this knife.

My second Knife happy with it

Very durable

Excellent addition to complete my knife block.

Good