GINSUGourmet Chikara Series Forged 420J Japanese Stainless Steel 6-Inch Chef's Knife, 07219DS

Boa apresentação, material muito bom. O que decepciona é a usinagem. Parece que foi feita com pressa.

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When I purchased this knife several months ago, I was looking for a lighter chef's knife for routine use, over my old 8" Cutco (bought from an intern decades ago). At the time of the Chikara purchase I was a senior user with no functional issues. The Chikara did a good job, and the round handle was reasonably comfortable and worked for me. Since then, I've developed some grip strength and pain issues, and the knife is not as suitable. Ironically, I miss the weight and the more blade-forward balance of my old knife, as well as the grip-type handle (did a direct comparison between the two cutting celery today). I would say that the Chikara is an useful knife for the right person, and you can't beat the price. Ideally, try it out first before committing. Using a honing rod regularly makes a noticeable difference.

These are real professional knives, not the toys that were sold on TV in the 80's.Great balance and weight, sharpens to a razor edge and holds it well throughout your task and into the next one (anyone who cooks and cuts professionally or regularly knows that you should touch up the edge before each task). The price is what throws this knife into its own galaxy where few others can compete with it. Hands down the absolute best knife I've ever used for the money, and value aside, it's excellent. Simple common care (wipe both sides in a towel when you put it down in between cutting, and hand wash then towel dry when done) keeps it in perfect health.

I wanted to our have an expensive 6 inch chef knife that I didn't mind if it got scratched up. It was on sale at 42% off.Thee Ginsu was fairly sharp out of the box. It says made in China on the blade.