SEDGE Chef Knife 8 Inch - Japanese AUS-8 High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife - Ergonomic Full Tang Black Pakkawood Handle with Exquisite Gift Box - SM Series

A friend strongly recommended this knife, and while I was leery of it due to the price point, I thought it was worth trying it out. That may have been one of the best decisions I have ever made about a knife.I own multiple chef's knives by multiple manufacturers, and most of which cost at least 3 times as much as what Sedge is charging for this one. I'm extremely picky about my kitchen tools, and do not easily make a change from a tool I am comfortable with unless something else shows a significant improvement. This knife has been in use for about two weeks now, and I am very, very happy with it. I've put it through its paces, doing everything from deboning chickens to butchering a whole standing rib roast, and it has both held its edge and been highly comfortable to work with. I've already recommended it to many of my friends, including a few who work in professional kitchens. They've all loved it.Do yourself a favor, and get one.

I am picky when it comes to knives and I can’t believe this is the cheapest one. It’s perfectly balanced, gets a (literally) razor sharp edge and keeps it relatively well. I way prefer AUS8 over 8cr13mov (it’s okay have the cryo), and even over the D2 (O.RAT1 sure it keeps an edge, but try to sharpen it...).

The knife is very sharp and holds is edge well. This is now my main kitchen knife. I'm glad that I didn't need to spend any more.

Very sharp and good value